: one that bears
aquifer

Word History

Etymology

French & Latin; French -fère, from Latin -fer bearing, one that bears, from ferre to carry — more at bear

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Cite this Entry

“-fer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/-fer. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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