fer
preposition
for.
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fer
1 American
[fur, fer]
/ fɜr, fər /
preposition
Informal.
-fer
2
American
-fer
British
combining form
Etymology
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; see bear 1, -ferous
Example Sentences
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If you delight in trying wines from obscure grape varieties, here’s one for you: Rosé d’Enfer is 70 percent pinenc, which is more commonly known as fer.
From Washington Post • May 5, 2022
As with brachetto, I cannot claim deep experience with fer servadou, which is often called fer.
From New York Times • Mar. 21, 2022
“Am . de . fer . - however you say it,” she said.
From Washington Times • Dec. 16, 2017
“Am . de . fer . — however you say it,” she said.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2017
So he pelts Dumbledore with owls every morning, askin’ fer advice.”
From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling
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