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  1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Forbear
  2. a. Disposed or accustomed to forbear; patient; long-suffering.
  3. adj. showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint under adversity; slow to retaliate or express resentment
  4. Disposed or accustomed to forbear; patient; long-suffering. -- For*bear"ing*ly, adv.
  5. Disposed or accustomed to forbear; patient; long-suffering.-- For*bear"ing*ly, adv.
  6. s. showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint under adversity; slow to retaliate or express resentment