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ferth (c.1444)
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ferth (c.1444)

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  FEW: ∅ Gdf: ∅ GdfC: ∅ TL: ∅ DEAF: ∅ DMF: ∅ TLF: ∅ OED:  firth n.2  MED:  ferth n.  DMLBS: ∅
ls(loanword: M.E. )
le

The word may also be interpreted as a variant of ME firth n.2, 'royal forest or woodland'.

s.

geog.name arm of the sea (used as a surname): 
( c.1444 )  Robert de la Ferth  MED ferth n.

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