furred; furring
Definition of fur
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: to cover, line, trim, or clothe with fur
2
: to coat or clog as if with fur
3
: to apply furring to
: to become coated or clogged as if with fur
Definition of fur (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: a piece of the dressed pelt of an animal used to make, trim, or line wearing apparel
2
: an article of clothing made of or with fur
3
: the hairy coat of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick
also
: such a coat with the skin
4
: a coating resembling fur: such as
a
: a coat of epithelial debris on the tongue
b
: the thick pile of a fabric (such as chenille)
fur
abbreviationDefinition of fur (Entry 3 of 3)
furlong
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The first known use of fur was in the 14th century
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