fer
preposition
for.
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fer
1 American
[fur, fer]
/ fɜr, fər /
preposition
Informal.
-fer
2
American
-fer
British
combining form
Etymology
Origin of fer1
A phonetic spelling representing the pronunciation of this word in dialectal speech
Origin of -fer2
From Latin, derivative of ferre “to carry, support, bear,” in Latin generally forming adjectives; the corresponding English adjectives add -ous; see bear 1, -ferous
Example Sentences
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If you delight in trying wines from obscure grape varieties, here’s one for you: Rosé d’Enfer is 70 percent pinenc, which is more commonly known as fer.
From Washington Post • May 5, 2022
“Am . de . fer . - however you say it,” she said.
From Washington Times • Dec. 16, 2017
“Am . de . fer . — however you say it,” she said.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2017
A form of baccarat called "chemin de fer" was played by James Bond in the casino scene of the 1962 film Dr No.
From BBC • Oct. 25, 2017
“I’ll look out fer ’im, Dad,” said Lucy.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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