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ferd

Pronunciation: /fɜː(ɹ)d/

The English word “ferd” has 7 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A journey; a voyage.
  2. Provisions for a journey, especially food.
  3. A fast pace; a rush or hurry.
  4. Effort, impetus, speed; a violent onset.
  5. Fear.

adjective

  1. Afraid.
  2. Fourth.

Etymology

From Middle English ferde (“military expedition”), from Old English fierd; see fyrd. Cognate with Dutch vaart (“voyage”), German Fahrt (“journey”).

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