## Etymology
A compound of the intensive prefix for- and gather (from Old English gaderian 'to bring together'), perhaps reinforced by Dutch vergaderen. It means to assemble, especially socially.

## AI Etymology
Forgather is a compound of the intensive prefix for- and gather (from Old English gaderian 'to bring together'), perhaps reinforced by Dutch vergaderen. It means to assemble, especially socially. The etymological trail includes Old English for- and Old English gaderian. As a verb, forgather means to assemble or gather together, especially socially. The same family is visible in related forms such as gather and together. The wording should be read with that uncertainty intact: the proposed connection is plausible rather than absolute.

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