forfend in English

verb
1
avert, keep away, or prevent (something evil or unpleasant).
This forfends what one may call the natural development of the natural man so overlaid with social man.
2
protect (something) by precautionary measures.
Deliberation is worth gold and stocks, and it forefends against sorrow.

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