fer

¹ American  

[fur, fer] / fɜr, fər /

preposition

Informal.

1. for.

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-fer ² American  

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.

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-fer British  

combining form

1. indicating a person or thing that bears something specified

   crucifer

   conifer

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Etymology

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

Example Sentences

If you delight in trying wines from obscure grape varieties, here’s one for you: Rosé d’Enfer is 70 percent pinenc, which is more commonly known as fer.

From Washington Post • May 5, 2022

“Am . de . fer . - however you say it,” she said.

From Washington Times • Dec. 16, 2017

“Am . de . fer . — however you say it,” she said.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2017

A form of baccarat called "chemin de fer" was played by James Bond in the casino scene of the 1962 film Dr No.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2017

Gettin’ very difficult ter find anyone fer the Dark Arts job.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling