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.

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c. 1400.  Rom. Rose, 5281.

        If bothe the hertis Love hath fered,
Joy and woo they shulle departe.

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c. 1440.  Bone Flor., 2086.

        And feyde, Allas that we came here,
Thys false traytur for to fere.

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1632.  Womens Rights, 328. I … am like neuer to be feared, vnlesse some widdow be moued with compassion towards mee.

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