c. 1200, from forth + with. The Old English equivalent was forð mid. As an adverb, early 14c.
an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith
Fort Sumter
forte
forth
forthcoming
forthright
forthwith
forties
fortieth
fortification
fortify
fortissimo
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