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Definition of furred

furred

/fɜːrd/
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• adjective

1

Covered with, trimmed with, or wearing fur.

Example

"Small, thick-furred mammals are well adapted to survive the freezing temperatures of the tundra."

2

Coated with a morbid deposit or crusty layer (as on the tongue during illness, or limescale inside a kettle or pipe).

Example

"The patient complained of dehydration, a mild fever, and a heavily furred tongue."

3

Fitted or leveled with thin strips of wood or metal prior to applying wallboard or paneling (in construction).

Example

"The contractor attached the drywall panels directly to the furred masonry wall."

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• Rhymes for furred

• Nearby Words

furnishings
furniture
furor
furred
furrier
furriness
furrow

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the noun 'fur' (borrowed from Old French 'forre', meaning sheath or lining) plus the participial suffix '-ed'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Furred. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/furred
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