fer

¹

[fur, fer]

preposition

Informal.

1. for.

-fer

²

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.

-fer

combining form

1. indicating a person or thing that bears something specified

   crucifer

   conifer

Word History and Origins

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; bear ¹, -ferous

Word History and Origins

Origin of -fer¹

from Latin, from ferre to bear