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fere

 (fîr)
n. Archaic
1. A companion.
2. A spouse.

[Middle English, from Old English gefēra; see per- in Indo-European roots.]
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fere

(fɪə; Scottish fiːr)
n
1. a companion
2. Also: fier a husband or wife
[Old English gefēra, from fēran to travel; see fare]
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Raoul followed the well-known road, so dear to his memory, which led from Blois to the residence of the Comte de la Fere.
The Comte de la Fere, still faithful to his principles of loyalty and royalty, one day developed before his son in the vaults of Saint Denis, -- the Comte de la Fere, in the name of his son, had always declined them.
de la Fere, with his invariable good sense, had immediately sent him again to the prince.
But at the moment he was about to fly into a passion, so as to procure either a horse or an explanation, he was struck with the recollection that the Comte de la Fere lived in the neighborhood.
Grimaud, the comte's intendant, always pays me when he makes use of that carriage; and I should not wish the Comte de la Fere to have to reproach me with having imposed on one of his friends."
"As you please," said Aramis, "particularly as regards disobliging the Comte de la Fere; only I think I have a right to give you a louis for your idea."
God knows, Planchet, that I should fly from a sight so sad if I did not wish to show my respect for the illustrious shadow of what was once the Comte de la Fere, whom we loved so much."
"We are looking for the house of Monsieur de la Fere," said D'Artagnan.
"Thou must add," said D'Artagnan, "that a gentleman who is passing by wishes to have the honor of paying his respects to the Comte de la Fere, and if thou art satisfied with what thou hearest, then mention my name!"
"The Comte de la Fere!" murmured Milady, becoming exceedingly pale, and drawing back till the wall prevented her from going any farther.
"Yes, Milady," replied Athos; "the Comte de la Fere in person, who comes expressly from the other world to have the pleasure of paying you a visit.
And the name of Athos as well concealed the Comte de la Fere, as the name Milady Clarik concealed Anne de Breuil.