furriner

noun

fur·rin·er | \ˈfər-ə-nər

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Definition of furriner

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

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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, "No celebration seen for statehood anniversary," 16 Feb. 2018

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The first known use of furriner was in 1838

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