Fourbe, n.

Fourbe (fōōrb), n. [Fr., It. furbo, properly one who removes by brushing or cleaning, from Fr. fourbir, Pr. forbir, It. forbire, to furbish, to rub up, from O. H. Ger. furban, to clean.] A tricking fellow; a cheat. [Obs.] Evelyn. Denham.