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furriner

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

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 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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First Known Use of furriner

1838, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for furriner

by alteration

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furrier

furriery

furriner

furriness

furring

furring brick

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