Forgery
/ˈfɔːr.dʒər.i/noun
The act of making or altering something falsely to deceive, especially a document, signature, or artwork.
Did you know?The verb “forge” originally meant to make or shape something in a workshop, before gaining its darker association with counterfeit documents and deceptive imitations.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dhabh-
“To fit together, shape, or fashion.”
Classical Latin
Latin
faber
“A craftsperson, artisan, or worker in hard materials.”
Classical Latin
Latin
fabrica
“A workshop or the skill and products of an artisan.”
Old French
Old French
forgier
“To forge, shape, or make by working metal; later, to fabricate falsely.”
15th Century
English
forge
“To make or counterfeit, especially by imitation.”
16th Century
English
forgery
“The act or product of forging; a counterfeit or fraudulent creation.”