Word of the year 2023

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Word of the day: Feirie

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Word of the year 2023

In an age where AI and Donald Trump have left many doubting the truth, US dictionary Merriam-Webster has revealed 2023’s most looked-up word. Photo: Pexels

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Today’s word of the day is: Feirie meaning

Feirie

Feirie : adjective-healthy; strong.

Pronunciation: [ feer-ee ]

Feirie is a Scottish dialectal term that comes from Old English fēre, “able-bodied, fit,” from the noun fōr, “journey, act of going.” Fōr, in turn, is based on the verb faran, “to go on a journey,” meaning that feirie is closely related to English fare, farewell, and wayfarer. Feirie was first recorded in English around the turn of the 15th century.

Example: The cyclist was hale and feirie once more after his bout of illness had passed.

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