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Etymology of the English word fury

the English word fury
derived from the Old French word furie
derived from the Latin word furia (frenzy, fury; rage)
derived from the Latin word furere (rave, rage; be mad)
derived from the French word fury
derived from the Latin word furia (frenzy, fury; rage)
derived from the Latin word furere (rave, rage; be mad)

Date

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

Cognates

Dutch furie, French furie, German Furie, Norwegian furie, Swedish furie

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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