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- [furd]
- /fɜrd/
- /fɜːd/
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- [furd]
- /fɜrd/
Definitions of furred word
- adjective furred of or relating to fur, animal skins, dressed pelts, etc.: a fur coat; a fur trader. 1
- noun furred the fine, soft, thick, hairy coat of the skin of a mammal. 1
- noun furred the skin of certain animals, as the sable, ermine, or beaver, covered with such a coat, used for lining, trimming, or making garments. 1
- noun furred a garment made of fur. 1
- noun furred any coating resembling or suggesting fur, as certain matter on the tongue. 1
- noun furred Heraldry. any conventional representation of a fur, as ermine, vair, potent, or their variations. 1
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Origin of furred
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1275-1325; See origin at fur, -ed3
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Parts of speech for Furred
noun
adjective
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furred popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
furred usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for furred
adjective furred
- hairy — covered with hair; having much hair.
- furry — consisting of or resembling fur: a deep, furry rug in front of the fireplace; the furry undergrowth of the forest.
- fuzzy — of the nature of or resembling fuzz: a soft, fuzzy material.
- downy — of the nature of or resembling down; fluffy; soft.
- fleecy — covered with, consisting of, or resembling a fleece or wool: soft, fleecy clouds.
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