| Webster's Online Dictionary |
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| Adjective | 1. An alternative spelling for "Ferrer": Compar. of Fer.[Websters] 2. Seldom used base adjective of the adverb ferrely.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
| Adverb Form (ferrely) |
1. Virtually never used adverbial inflection of the adjective ferre.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
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Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), compiled from various sources, under license. |
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Date "Ferre" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1379. (references) |
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| Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferre | The Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferré is a performing arts centre in the Santruce area of San Juan, Puerto Rico. It has three theatres and hosts a range of shows including ballet, plays, operas or concerts, as well as contemporary music. It is named for the Puerto Rican politician Luis A. Ferré. (references) | ||
| Maurice Ferre | Maurice Ferre (born June 23, 1935 in Ponce, Puerto Rico) is the first Puerto Rican to be elected Mayor of a major U.S. city. (references) | ||
| Sor Isolina Ferre | Sor Isolina Ferré (September 5, 1914 - August 3, 2000) was the sister of Puerto Rico's former governor Luis A. Ferré and a very famous Catholic nun. (references) | ||
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| Crocum in Ciliciam ferre | Literature | 1: To carry coals to Newcastle. As Cilicia abounds with saffron, to send it there would be needless and extravagant excess. For similar phrases, see Alcinoo Poma Dare, Noctuas Athenas, Coals. 2: To carry coals to Newcastle. Athens abounded with owls, and Minerva was therefore symbolised by an owl. To send owls to Athens would be wasteful and extravagant excess. 3: (In). To carry coals to Newcastle. The French say, "Porter de l'eau à la rivière. " To do a work of supererogation; to paint the lily, or add another perfume to the violet, or perform any other superfluous or ridiculous excess. Source: Brewer's Dictionary. | |
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