FORD, n.
1. A place in a river or other water, where it may be passed by man or beast on foot, or by wading.
2. A stream a current.
Permit my ghost to pass the Stygian ford.
FORD, To pass or cross a river or other water by treading or walking on the bottom to pass through water by wading to wade through.
The King James Bible has stood its ground for nearly 400 years. However, during that time the English language has changed, and with it the meanings of some words it used. Here are more than 6,500 words whose definitions have changed since 1611.Wikipedia
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