Where does “furs” come from?
furs (Middle English) comes from Old English fyrs, from Old English fyres — furze.
furs (Middle English): Alternative form of firse
Definitions
- Alternative form of firse
Ancestry of “furs”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Old English | fyrs | furze, gorse, bramble |
| 2 | Old English | fyres | furze |
Words derived from “furs”