foman

Middle English

Alternative forms

• faman, fo-man, fooman, foeman, va man

Etymology

From Old English fāhman; equivalent to fo (“hostile”, adjective) +‎ man (“man”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈfɔːman/

Noun

foman (plural fomen)

1. A rival or foeman; one locked in conflict with another.
2. An enemy combatant; a member of an opposing force.
3. (rare, Christianity) A religious or spiritual opponent or opposing force.
4. (rare, Christianity) Satan; the leader of the forces of evil.
5. (rare, Christianity) A creature of Hell; a demon.

Descendants

• English: foeman

References

• “fō-man, n.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 27 May 2018.