forgive-stem of prec. used in derivatives; as † forˈgivefula.[see -ful], full of forgiveness; ready to forgive. forˈgivelessa.[see -less], disinclined to forgive; unforgiving. † forˈȝivelicha.ME. (OE.forᵹifenlic) [see -ly1], likely to be forgiven; pardonable, venial.c1000Ags. Gosp.Matt. xi. 24 Ic secᵹe eow, Ðæt Sodumwara lande byð forᵹyfenlicre on domes dæᵹ, þonne ᵹe.a1225Ancr. R. 346 O sunne uorȝiuelich mei beon ful deadlich.1563J. Man Musculus' Commonpl. 126 a, He is also forgeuefull and mercyfull.1861Temple Bar Mag. I. 356 They live their lives, forgotten and dead, Forgiveless and unforgiven.