English word origin

Etymology of fury

From Middle English furie, from Old French furie, from Latin furia (“rage”).

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

noun

Extreme anger. · Strength or violence in action. · An angry or malignant person.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Middle English furie, from Old French furie, from Latin furia (“rage”).

Relationships mentioned by the source

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Inherited-form mentionfurieenm
Derivation mentionfuriefro
Derivation mentionfuriala

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

noun

A thief.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

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