fere

noun

1
archaic : companion sense 1
2
archaic : spouse

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English gefēra; akin to Old English faran to go, travel — more at fare

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fere was before the 12th century

Dictionary Entries Near fere

Cite this Entry

“Fere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fere. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

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