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ferrier

noun
fer·​ri·​er | \ˈferēə(r), -eriə-\
plural -s

Definition of ferrier 

(Entry 1 of 2)

: ferryman

ferrier

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Definition of ferrier (Entry 2 of 2)

variant of

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First Known Use of ferrier

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ferrier

Noun

Middle English ferier, from ferien to ferry + -er

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