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Etymology of the English word furbish

the English word furbish
derived from the Old French word fourbir
derived from the Frankish root *furbjan
using the Old French prefix fourbiss-

Date

The earliest known usage of furbish in English dates from the 14th century.

Derivations in English

refurbish, furbished, furbishing

Cognates

French fourbir, Italian forbire, Provençal forbir

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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