fer

[ fur; unstressed fer ]

preposition, conjunctionInformal.
  1. for.

Origin of fer

1
A phonetic spelling representing the pronunciation of this word in dialectal speech

Other definitions for -fer (2 of 2)

-fer

  1. a combining form meaning “that which carries” the thing specified by the initial element, used in the formation of compound words: aquifer; conifer; foraminifer.

Origin of -fer

2
From Latin, derivative of ferre “to carry, support, bear,” in Latin generally forming adjectives; the corresponding English adjectives add -ous; see bear1, -ferous

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British Dictionary definitions for -fer

-fer

n combining form
  1. indicating a person or thing that bears something specified: crucifer; conifer

Origin of -fer

1
from Latin, from ferre to bear

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