fere

[ feer ]

noun

, Archaic.

1. a companion; mate.

fere

/ fiːr; fɪə /

noun

1. a companion
2. Alsofier a husband or wife

Word History and Origins

Origin of fere¹

before 1000; Middle English; Old English gefēra, derivative of fēran to go; akin to fare, feirie

Word History and Origins

Origin of fere¹

Old English gefēra , from fēran to travel; see fare

Example Sentences

Pedes quatuor, digitis fere aequalibus, totis lobatis, muticis; poris femoralibus distinctis.

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Quintilian's criticism is indorsed by all scholars,--Lyricorum Horatius fere solus legi dignus, in verbis felicissime audax.

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Degenerationes istae fere omnes cum masturbatione incipiunt.

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Imo, rex augustissime—biennium fere apud lugdunenses Moratus sum.

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Manetti says: "in amores usque ad maturam fere tatem vel paulo proclivior."

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