Ferrar

/ (ˈfɛrə) /

noun

Nicholas . 1592–1637, English mystic. He founded (1625) an Anglican religious community at Little Gidding, Huntingdonshire

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Example sentences from the Web for ferrar

“But look here, Ferrar,” I interrupted, the recollection striking me.
Johnny Ludlow, Second Series|Mrs. Henry Wood
Ferrar helped to carry him down the hill, and the other Frogs followed.
Johnny Ludlow, Second Series|Mrs. Henry Wood
And what Mr. Ferrar further saw, whatever it might be, was not heard by Captain Tanerton.
Johnny Ludlow, Fourth Series|Mrs. Henry Wood
Did you say anything to Ferrar, when you found him, of what you had heard?
Johnny Ludlow, Second Series|Mrs. Henry Wood

Knowing Mr. Todhetley as you do Ferrar, you may remember that he never breaks his promises.
Johnny Ludlow. First Series|Mrs. Henry Wood

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