Ferly
[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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