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furriner

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fur·​rin·​er | \ ˈfər-ə-nər How to pronounce furriner (audio) \

Definition of furriner

: foreigner sense 2 —used to represent a dialect pronunc.

Examples of furriner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The cities, filled with furriners, were kind of quiet, but nearly every little town in Texas put on some sort of show. — T. R. Fehrenbach, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Feb. 2018 The cities, filled with furriners, were kind of quiet, but nearly every little town in Texas put on some sort of show. — T. R. Fehrenbach, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Feb. 2018

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First Known Use of furriner

1838, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for furriner

by alteration

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“Furriner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furriner. Accessed 6 Dec. 2021.

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