Where does “furze” come from?
Furze comes from Middle English furs, from Old English fyrs, from Old English fyres, a spiny shrub used for fuel and fodder.
furze (English): A thorny evergreen shrub, with yellow flowers,...
Definitions
- A thorny evergreen shrub, with yellow flowers,...
Ancestry of “furze”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | firse | Furze or gorse; Clumps of furze for use in fires |
| 2 | Old English | fyrs | furze, gorse, bramble |
| 3 | Old English | fyres | furze |
Words derived from “furze”