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fer
[ fur; unstressed fer ]
/ fɜr; unstressed fər /
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preposition, conjunction Informal.
for.
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Origin of fer
A phonetic spelling representing the pronunciation of this word in dialectal speech
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Other definitions for fer (2 of 2)
-fer
a combining form meaning “that which carries” the thing specified by the initial element, used in the formation of compound words: aquifer; conifer; foraminifer.
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British Dictionary definitions for fer
-fer
n combining form
indicating a person or thing that bears something specifiedcrucifer; conifer
Word Origin for -fer
from Latin, from ferre to bear
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