fur

fur
[[t]fɜr[/t]]
n. adj. v. furred, fur•ring
1) zool. the fine, soft, thick, hairy coat of the skin of a mammal
2) clo the skin of certain animals, as minks or beavers, covered with this, used for garments, trimmings, etc
3) clo a garment made of fur
4) any coating resembling or suggesting fur, as certain matter on the tongue
5) of, pertaining to, or dealing in fur, animal skins, dressed pelts, etc.:
a fur coat; a fur trader[/ex]
6) clo to line, face, or trim with fur
7) bui to apply furring to (a wall, ceiling, etc.)
8) to clothe (a person) with fur
9) to coat with foul or deposited matter
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Etymology: 1300–50; ME furre der. of furren to trim with fur < AF, OF sheath < Gmc fur′less, adj.

From formal English to slang. 2014.

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