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fere
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fere, n. [OE. fere companion, AS. gef, from f to go, travel, faran to travel. Fare.].
A mate or companion; -- often used of a wife. Chaucer. [1913 Webster]
"And Cambel took Cambrina to his fere." [1913 Webster]
fere, a. [Cf. L. ferus wild.].
Fierce. [1913 Webster]
fere, n. [See Fire.].
Fire. Chaucer. [1913 Webster]
fere, n. [See Fear.].
Fear. Chaucer. [1913 Webster]
fere, v. t. & i.
To fear. Chaucer. [1913 Webster]
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