farforth av OED ~ 2 b (1297-1827). In phr as/so farforth as: to a certain extent; as far as, as much as.
   P 148-61 I'll enlighten you as farforth as I can. T 54-64 He was no good as far forth as a man was concerned. He hadn't sense enough to fish. 1972 Evening Telegram 25 Feb, p. 3 There's blasting going on here you know and you can't be too careful so far forth as what dynamite is concerned, can you? 1975 GUY 159 So far forth as hair is concerned I found it economical in years past to get it all mowed down, smack smooth, in what was called in those faroff times a 'brush cut.'

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