Obs. Also 7 feare. [f. FERE sb.1] a. To be a companion to; accompany. b. To make companions of; unite. c. To provide with a consort; to mate.
c. 1400. Rom. Rose, 5281.
If bothe the hertis Love hath fered, | |
Joy and woo they shulle departe. |
c. 1440. Bone Flor., 2086.
And feyde, Allas that we came here, | |
Thys false traytur for to fere. |
1632. Womens Rights, 328. I am like neuer to be feared, vnlesse some widdow be moued with compassion towards mee.