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Etymology of the English word furfur

the English word furfur
derived from the Latin word furfur (husks of grain, bran; scaly infection of the skin)

Date

The earliest known usage of furfur in English dates from the 17th century.

Derivations in English

furfural

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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