| Fur (fur) |
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| Fur |
[OE. furre,
OF. forre, fuerre, sheath, case, of German origin; cf.
OHG. fuotar lining, case, G. futter; akin to Icel.
f ðr lining, Goth. fdr, scabbard; cf.
Skr. p[ |
The short, fine, soft hair of certain animals, growing thick on
the skin, and distinguished from the hair, which is longer and
coarser.
The skins of certain wild animals with the
fur; peltry; as, a cargo of furs.
Strips of dressed skins with fur, used on
garments for warmth or for ornament.
Articles of clothing made of
fur; as, a set of furs for a lady (a collar, tippet, or cape,
muff, etc.).
Any coating considered as resembling
fur
One of several patterns or
diapers used as tinctures. There are nine in all, or, according to
some writers, only six.
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Of or pertaining to
furs; bearing or made of fur; as, a fur cap; the fur
trade.
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To line, face, or cover with
fur] as, furred robes.
To cover with morbid matter, as the
tongue.
To nail small strips of
board or larger scantling upon, in order to make a level surface for
lathing or boarding, or to provide for a space or interval back of
the plastered or boarded surface, as inside an outer wall, by way of
protection against damp.
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