1. a metal element (iron) or a tool made of iron
Usage: archaic or dialectal spelling of 'fer' as a variant of iron in some contexts; primarily found in historical or regional texts

1. to carry or transport (archaic or dialectal)
Usage: archaic; dialectal; rare in modern English

Examples

• The blacksmith worked with fer to forge tools.
• In old texts, 'fer' sometimes appears as a variant spelling of iron.
• The word 'fer' is rarely used in contemporary English outside historical contexts.