Definition of "fors" [fors]

• A Middle English form of force. (noun)
• Rough hair on sheep. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "This decision is a crucial one in your writing career so in this article we'll examine some of the 'fors' and 'againsts' of agents for fiction writers."
• "All these "fors" and "againsts" had kindled the curiosity of the public, and the general sympathy was strongly in favour of the unconscious cause of the great modern mystery."
• "Therefore the Psalmist ends by passing from thoughts of self to thoughts of God, and builds at last on the sure foundation which underlies all his other 'fors' and gives them all their force -- 'For Thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive, and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon Thee.'"