Form of ferro- used before a vowel.

A surname.

plural of Ferre

An often domesticated mammal (Mustela putorius furo) rather like a weasel, descended from the polecat and often trained to hunt burrowing animals. / The black-footed ferret, Mustela nigripes.

To hunt game with ferrets. / (by extension, transitive, intransitive) To uncover and bring to light by searching; usually to ferret out.

(dated) A tape of silk, cotton, or ribbon, used to tie documents, clothing, etc. or along the edge of fabric.

(now historical) An Andrea Ferrara sword; (generally) a broadsword.

Province of Emilia-Romagna, Italy. / City, archbishopric and capital of Ferrara.

Pertaining to, derived from, or containing iron. / (chemistry) Of compounds of iron in which it has a valence or oxidation number of 3

(transitive) To carry; transport; convey. / (transitive) To move someone or something from one place to another, usually repeatedly.