v. (ging) move forward gradually or steadily. E forge ahead I take the lead. 2 progress rapidly. [perhaps an alteration of FORCE’]. v. (ging) 1 make or write in fraudulent imitation. 2 shape (metal) by heating and hammering. n. I furnace or workshop etc. for melting or refining metal. 2 blacksmith’s workshop; smithy. u forger n. [Latin fabrica: related to FABRIC]