fer

¹

[fur, fer]

preposition

Informal.

1. for.

-fer

²

1. a combining form meaning “that which carries” the thing specified by the initial element, used in the formation of compound words.

   aquifer; conifer; foraminifer.

-fer

combining form

1. indicating a person or thing that bears something specified

   crucifer

   conifer

Word History and Origins

Origin of -fer¹

A phonetic spelling representing the pronunciation of this word in dialectal speech

Origin of -fer²

From Latin, derivative of ferre “to carry, support, bear,” in Latin generally forming adjectives; the corresponding English adjectives add -ous; bear ¹, -ferous

Word History and Origins

Origin of -fer¹

from Latin, from ferre to bear

Example Sentences

Fer Lopez - signed from Celta Vigo - is a youngster of promise.

From BBC

Fans, and some parts of the British press, are already speculating over whether Liam and Noel's rapprochement will hold – but from the evidence on stage in Cardiff, the Gallaghers are finally, belatedly, mad fer it once more.

From BBC

Brighton have been linked with a move for Elliott, as have former club Fulham, and while Wolves have been mentioned they have already signed Spaniard Fer Lopez and any fee is likely to be too high for the Molineux outfit.

From BBC

“Fer and I always say that if the circumstances of the kids from these communities were different, we would definitely have found Juan Jesús in an acting school or training in some other career related to the arts. But that’s the reality of our country,” adds Rondero.

From Los Angeles Times

Like Torres, Hutchinson was a longtime member of the San Fer gang.

From Los Angeles Times