The word "Forlaft" is an archaic spelling of the modern English word "forleft". The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /fɔːlɛft/. The prefix "for-" means "away" or "out", while the verb "left" is in the past participle form. Therefore, "forleft" means to have left or abandoned something or someone. This spelling is rarely used today, with the modern spelling being "forleft" or "forlorn". Its usage can be found in old literature or historical texts.