Feringhee
n.
name used in India for “European,” 1630s, from Persian Farangi, from Arabic Faranji (10c.), from Old French Franc “Frank” (see Frank) + Arabic ethnic suffix -i. The fr- sound is not possible in Arabic.
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[fer-i-tee] /ˈfɛr ɪ ti/ noun 1. a wild, untamed, or uncultivated state. 2. savagery; ferocity. /ˈfɛrɪtɪ/ noun (rare) (pl) -ties 1. the state of being wild or uncultivated 2. savagery; ferocity
- Ferlie
[fer-lee] /ˈfɛr li/ Scot. noun, plural ferlies. 1. something unusual, strange, or causing wonder or terror. 2. astonishment; wonder. adjective 3. unexpected; strange; unusual. /ˈfɛrlɪ/ adjective 1. wonderful; strange noun (pl) -lies 2. a wonder; something strange or marvellous verb (intransitive) -lies, -lying, -lied 3. to wonder; be surprised
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- Ferlinghetti
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