-fer

a combining form meaning “that which carries” the thing specified by the initial element, used in the formation of compound words: aquifer; conifer; foraminifer.

Origin of -fer

< Latin, derivative of ferre to bear¹, in L generally forming adjectives; the corresponding E adjectives add -ous; see -ferous

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-eus, -euse, -ey, -facient, -favoured, -fer, -ferous, -fex, -fic, -fication, -fid

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-fer

n combining form

indicating a person or thing that bears something specified crucifer; conifer

Word Origin for -fer

from Latin, from ferre to bear

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