Science Fair Project Dictionary
Fur
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English
Etymology
From Middle English furren, from Middle French fourrer, from Old French forrer, from the Germanic fuerre, meaning sheath.
Noun
fur
- Hairy skin of an animal processed to be a suitable wear to cover human nakedness and to protect humans from the cold.
- A pelt used to make, trim, or line clothing apparel.
- Hairy coat of a mammal, especially: when fine, soft, and thick.
- A coating resembeling fur.
- A thick pile of fabric
- Layer of epithelial debris on a tongue
Verb
- To cover with fur
Homophones
- für
- fir
Translations
Derived Words
- fur coat
- fur seal
- furred
Latin
Noun
fūr, masculine or feminine
- Thief.
Declension
Third declension.
| Case / # | M.F. | MM.FF. |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | fūr | fūrēs |
| Genitive | fūris | fūrum |
| Dative | fūrī | fūribus |
| Accusative | fūrem | fūrēs |
| Ablative | fūre | fūribus |
Related words
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