fere

[ feer ]

noun

, Archaic.

1. a companion; mate.

fere

/ fiːr; fɪə /

noun

1. a companion
2. Alsofier a husband or wife

Word History and Origins

Origin of fere¹

before 1000; Middle English; Old English gefēra, derivative of fēran to go; akin to fare, feirie

Word History and Origins

Origin of fere¹

Old English gefēra , from fēran to travel; see fare

Example Sentences

As the Comte de la Fere, Athos shows himself to be utterly devoted to his mysterious ward Raoul.

From Washington Post

Fere Fedior, an undocumented immigrant from Senegal, has lived in Paris for more than a decade and supports himself by taking out city trash cans every weekend.

From Washington Times

Fere Fedior, an undocumented immigrant from Senegal, has lived in Paris for more than a decade and supports himself by taking out city trash cans every weekend.

From Seattle Times

"Why should I buy an Abibas when I can buy an original Adidas for less, or a Mike when I can get a Nike," said shopper Cardnus Fere, referring to imitations of popular brands.

From US News

Its title paraphrased Roman philosopher Cicero’s adage “Nemo enim fere saltat sobrius, nisi forte insanit”—no one dances sober, unless he is insane.

From Slate