Standard Lemma guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
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adj
Alternative form of fear (“able, capable”).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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noun
Alternative form of fere (“companion, friend, mate”).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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verb
To mark (a field) with furrows before ploughing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Scotland, transitive
Topics: agriculture, business, lifestyle
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History
From Middle English fere, from Old English fēre (“able to go, fit for service”). More at fear.
From Middle English fere, from Old English ġefēra.
