Search references for FERRIS NAME. Phrases containing FERRIS NAME
See searches and references containing FERRIS NAME!FERRIS NAME
Name list
names (Faris, Farris, Feras, Firas). A. Boyd Ferris (1929–1989), Canadian lawyer Aidan Ferris (born 1996), Scottish footballer Albert Warren Ferris (1856–1937)
Ferris_(name)
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Ferris or ferris in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Ferris may refer to: Ferris (name), a list of people and fictional characters with either
Ferris
Member of parliament in New Zealand
Ferris was expelled from the party in November 2025. Ferris was born in 1978 and was named after his father, Doc Ferris Snr. Ferris Snr got his name from
Tākuta_Ferris
Name list
Fares (name) Farris (surname) Ferris (name) houseofnames.com[unreliable source?] This page or section lists people that share the same given name or the
Faris_(name)
1986 teen comedy film by John Hughes
Broderick as Ferris Bueller, a popular high school senior Alan Ruck as Cameron Frye, Ferris' best friend Mia Sara as Sloane Peterson, Ferris' girlfriend
Ferris_Bueller's_Day_Off
Amusement ride
car to keep it upright. The original Ferris Wheel was designed and constructed by George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. as a landmark for the 1893 World's
Ferris_wheel
Fictional character in DC Comics
In her role as Star Sapphire, Ferris has been active as both a supervillain and, more recently, as a superhero. Ferris has appeared in various media outside
Carol_Ferris
American civil engineer (1859–1896)
Washington Gale Ferris Jr. (February 14, 1859 – November 22, 1896) was an American civil engineer. He is mostly known for creating the original Ferris Wheel for
George Washington Gale Ferris Jr.
George_Washington_Gale_Ferris_Jr.
American ska punk band
Ferris is an American ska punk band formed circa 1995 in Orange County, California, United States. Their name is a reference to the 1986 film Ferris Bueller's
Save_Ferris
This is a list of Ferris wheels whose construction has been completed and which have opened to the public. The Ferris wheel is a large, rotating structure
List_of_Ferris_wheels
City in Texas, United States
Judge Justus Wesley Ferris of Waxahachie handled the transaction, and the community was named for him. Within ten years, Ferris had a population of 300
Ferris,_Texas
German-born Welsh actress (born 1948)
Snow in Where the Heart Is, Ferris was nominated three times for Most Popular Actress at the National Television Awards. Ferris portrayed Marge Dursley in
Pam_Ferris
Public university in Big Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Ferris State University (FSU or Ferris) is a public university with its main campus in Big Rapids, Michigan, United States. It was founded in 1884 as Big
Ferris_State_University
Topics referred to by the same term
Ferris may refer to: George Ferris (cricketer) (born 1964), former cricketer for the Leeward Islands and Leicestershire George Washington Gale Ferris
George_Ferris
College football team
The Ferris State Bulldogs football team represents Ferris State University in NCAA Division II college football. The Bulldogs began playing football in
Ferris State Bulldogs football
Ferris_State_Bulldogs_football
Topics referred to by the same term
John Ferris may refer to: J. J. Ferris (John James Ferris, 1867–1900), Australian cricketer John Ferris (New Brunswick politician) (1811–1884), Canadian
John_Ferris
First Ferris wheel
The original Ferris Wheel, sometimes also referred to as the Chicago Wheel, was designed and built by George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. as the centerpiece
Ferris_Wheel_(1893)
Canadian actress
featuring The Gourmet Detective. Samantha Ferris at IMDb Samantha Ferris on X "Interview With Samantha Ferris via @stacyamiller85 @samanthajferris #Supernatural"
Samantha_Ferris
American baseball player (born 2004)
Jackson Conner Ferris (born January 15, 2004) is an American baseball pitcher in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. Ferris grew up in Mount Airy, North
Jackson_Ferris_(baseball)
Topics referred to by the same term
William Ferris may refer to: William H. Ferris (1874–1941), African American journalist and author William R. Ferris (born 1942), folklorist and scholar
William_Ferris
American actress
Madison Ferris is an American actress, best known for portraying Laura Wingfield in The Glass Menagerie. Ferris moved to New York City, and got her first
Madison_Ferris
American football player (born 2002)
September 13, 2025. "Ferris quarterback third in Harlon Hill voting". Big Rapids News. VanDyke, Josh (April 10, 2025). "Ferris State All-American quarterback
Trinidad_Chambliss
American baseball player (born 2001)
2024. Stephen, Eric (September 20, 2024). "Dalton Rushing & Jackson Ferris named Dodgers minor league players of the year". SB Nation. Retrieved September
Dalton_Rushing
American politician and educator (1853–1928)
Senate as a Democrat. He was the founder and namesake of Ferris State University. Woodbridge N. Ferris was born in a log cabin near Spencer, New York, on January
Woodbridge_N._Ferris
American politician (1946–2008)
passed by the state legislature to name the Mississippi Board of Education's meeting room in Jackson after Ferris. Ferris married the former Jann Terral,
Grey_Ferris
American ska band
parties as Save Ferris. It was also used by the band Save Ferris for their own indie label, Starpool Records, which released the first Save Ferris EP, Introducing
Starpool
Topics referred to by the same term
Paul Ferris may refer to: Paul Ferris (composer) (1941–1995), English film composer Paul Ferris (footballer) (born 1965), Northern Irish former footballer
Paul_Ferris
Australian DJ and producer
Peewee Ferris is a DJ from Sydney. Ferris began mixing at an early age, being inspired by his older brothers Stephen and John who are also DJs. Peewee's
Peewee_Ferris
Topics referred to by the same term
Michael Ferris may refer to: Michael Ferris (politician) (1931–2000), Irish Labour Party politician Michael Ferris (screenwriter), American screenwriter
Michael_Ferris
Topics referred to by the same term
Hugh Ferris or Ferriss may refer to: Hugh Ferriss (1889–1962), American architect, illustrator, and poet Hugh Ferris (rugby union) (1877–1929), South
Hugh_Ferris
American-Lebanese writer, cartoonist, and designer
Emil Ferris (listen; born 1962) is an American writer, cartoonist, and designer. Ferris debuted in publishing with her 2017 graphic novel My Favorite Thing
Emil_Ferris
Topics referred to by the same term
Charles Ferris may refer to: Charles G. Ferris (1796–1848), U.S. Representative from New York Charles D. Ferris (1933–2024), Chairman of the Federal Communications
Charles_Ferris
Welsh poet and writer (1914–1953)
Wood". Ferris (1989), pp. 243–250. Ferris (1989), p. 251. FitzGibbon (1965), pp. 403–406. Ferris (1989), pp. 252–254. Ferris (1989), p. 255. Ferris (1989)
Dylan_Thomas
American actor (born 1956)
American actor. He is known for portraying Cameron Frye in John Hughes's film Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986), as well as television roles as Stuart Bondek on
Alan_Ruck
Most populous city in the United States
Charles II granted the lands to his brother, the Duke of York, before this name was permanently adopted in 1674. Following independence from the Kingdom
New_York_City
German rapper
1973 in Neuwied), better known by his stage name Ferris MC, is a German musician, rapper and actor. Ferris spent his youth in Neumünster, Kiel, and then
Ferris_MC
Intercollegiate sports teams of Ferris State University
The Ferris State Bulldogs (FSU Bulldogs) are the athletic teams that represent Ferris State University, located in Big Rapids, Michigan, in NCAA Division
Ferris_State_Bulldogs
English composer and actor (1941–1995)
Richard Paul Ferris (2 May 1941 – 30 October 1995) was an English composer and actor. Born in Corby, Northamptonshire, England, Ferris provided scores
Paul_Ferris_(composer)
Japanese private women's college
Ferris University (フェリス女学院大学, Ferisu Jogakuin Daigaku; "Ferris Women's University") is a private women's college in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. It is a
Ferris_University
American actress (born 1960)
web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) "Ferris Buellers's Day Off", Box Office Mojo; "Ferris Bueller's Day Off – Bueller Bueller Edition", archived
Jennifer_Grey
Topics referred to by the same term
Ferris may refer to: Jackson Ferris (rugby league) Jackson Ferris (baseball) This disambiguation page lists articles about people with the same name.
Jackson_Ferris
US military garrison in Bavaria, Germany
after World War II and designated Ferris Barracks in honor of Second Lieutenant (2LT) Geoffrey Cheney Ferris. Ferris Barracks was closed on 28 June 1994
Ferris_Barracks
Surname list
Ferri is an Albanian, French, and Italian surname. Notable people with the surname include: Alessandra Ferri (born 1963), Italian prima ballerina assoluta
Ferri
High school in Yokohama, Japan
school was named "Isaac Ferris Seminary" (フェリス・セミナリー Ferisu Seminarī), after the head of the Reformed Church Board of Foreign Missions Isaac Ferris, in 1875
Ferris Girls' Junior & Senior High School
Ferris_Girls'_Junior_&_Senior_High_School
American actor (born 1946)
the film Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) made him a cultural icon. Rooney, self-important and obsessed with catching the chronic truant Ferris Bueller
Jeffrey_Jones
Scottish author and organised crime figure
Paul John Ferris (born 10 November 1963) is a Scottish author and organised crime figure. Ferris was an enforcer for Glasgow "Godfather" Arthur Thompson
Paul_Ferris_(Scottish_writer)
American film producer and media proprietor (born 1983)
David Ferris Ellison (born January 9, 1983) is an American film producer, media proprietor, and former actor serving as chairman and chief executive officer
David_Ellison
2008 film by Ridley Scott
Ferris plans to use Nizar to draw out the cell; instead, Nizar is captured, forcing Ferris to shoot and kill him to protect his own cover. Ferris and
Body_of_Lies_(film)
Topics referred to by the same term
Elizabeth Ferris may refer to: Elizabeth Ferris (diver) (1940–2012), British diver Elizabeth Ferris (wheelchair rugby) (born c. 1986), wheelchair rugby
Elizabeth_Ferris
American college football season
The Ferris State Bulldogs football program, 2020–present represented Ferris State University during the 2020s in NCAA Division II college football as
Ferris State Bulldogs football, 2020–present
Ferris_State_Bulldogs_football,_2020–present
American sitcom (1990–1991)
Ferris Bueller is an American sitcom television series based on the 1986 John Hughes film Ferris Bueller's Day Off. The show stars Charlie Schlatter in
Ferris_Bueller_(TV_series)
British folk duo
Ferris & Sylvester are a British folk duo from London. The group consists of Issy Ferris and Archie Sylvester. In 2019, they were named as one of Rolling
Ferris_&_Sylvester
American actress (born 1967)
alongside Tom Cruise. Playing the role of Ferris Bueller's girlfriend, Sloane Peterson, in the 1986 blockbuster film Ferris Bueller's Day Off made her even more
Mia_Sara
Topics referred to by the same term
Ben Ferris may refer to: Ben Ferris (musician), Former keyboardist of Woe, Is Me Ben Ferris (filmmaker), Australian filmmaker This disambiguation page
Ben_Ferris_(disambiguation)
College ice hockey team
The Ferris State Bulldogs men's ice hockey team is an NCAA Division I college ice hockey program that represents Ferris State University. The Bulldogs
Ferris State Bulldogs men's ice hockey
Ferris_State_Bulldogs_men's_ice_hockey
Topics referred to by the same term
James Ferris or Ferriss may refer to: James Ferris (1932–2016), American chemist James Marshall Ferris (1828–1893), Canadian politician James Ferriss (1849–1926)
James_Ferris_(disambiguation)
English actress and model (1939–2025)
Girl Like You by Roger Greenspun contained a vignette of Ferris in the late 1960s: "Barbara Ferris is a strong-featured girl with an odd facial resemblance
Barbara_Ferris
Rugby union player from Northern Ireland
Stephen Ferris (born 2 August 1985) is a retired Irish rugby union player who played for Ulster and represented Ireland internationally. Ferris played
Stephen_Ferris
American politician and diplomat (born 1971)
Archived from the original on February 4, 2016. Retrieved March 6, 2025. Ferris, Sarah (November 24, 2015). "Rubio budget win is dealing heavy blow to ObamaCare"
Marco_Rubio
1997 studio album by Save Ferris
American rock band Save Ferris; it was released on September 9, 1997, through Epic Records and Starpool Records. Save Ferris formed in 1995 after its
It_Means_Everything
Ferris wheel in Tokyo, Japan
Diamond and Flower Ferris Wheel (ダイヤと花の大観覧車, Daiya to hana no daikanransha) is a 117-metre (384 ft) tall Ferris wheel in Kasai Rinkai Park, in Edogawa
Diamond and Flower Ferris Wheel
Diamond_and_Flower_Ferris_Wheel
British pianist, conductor, music producer
beginning in 2015, he was one half of musical theatre act Ferris & Milnes, with Martin Milnes. When Ferris performed at an international press launch event for
Dominic_Ferris
1998 film by Martin Brest
which is itself based on the 1929 play Death Takes a Holiday by Walter Ferris, which is in turn an English-language adaptation of the 1924 Italian play
Meet_Joe_Black
American actress (born 1976)
advice podcast Unqualified (2015–2023). She wrote a 2017 memoir of the same name, which became a New York Times Best Seller. Faris was born in Baltimore,
Anna_Faris
American actor (born 1962)
in WarGames (1983) and Ladyhawke (1985) before playing the title role in Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe Award
Matthew_Broderick
Name list
across Scotland but particularly in Perthshire and Ayrshire. In Ireland, the Ferris family of County Kerry derives its surname from the patronymic Ó Fearghusa
Fergus_(name)
Communications and observation tower in Guangzhou (Canton), China
2014. Caixiong, Zheng. "Tallest Ferris wheel planned in Guangzhou". China Daily. Retrieved 27 July 2011. "Tallest Ferris wheel planned". People's Daily
Canton_Tower
Spanish footballer (born 2004)
Ignacio Ferri Julià (born 5 October 2004), known as Nacho Ferri, is a Spanish footballer who plays as a striker for Belgian Pro League club Westerlo.
Nacho_Ferri
Irish former politician (born 1952)
privilege, named Ferris—as well as Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness—as a member of the IRA Army Council, an allegation that has been denied by Ferris and the
Martin_Ferris
American screenwriting duo
and Ferris met while at college, where both were editors of The Harvard Lampoon. The two have also been credited pseudonymously under the names Henry
John Brancato and Michael Ferris
John_Brancato_and_Michael_Ferris
American television host, author and attorney (born 1951)
Jeanine Ferris Pirro (born June 2, 1951) is a Lebanese-American television host, lawyer, and author who has been serving as the United States attorney
Jeanine_Pirro
Ferris wheel in Tokyo, Japan
(377 ft) tall Ferris wheel at Palette Town shopping mall in Odaiba, Japan. When it opened in March 1999, it was the world's tallest Ferris wheel. It has
Daikanransha
English theoretical physicist (1942–2018)
(1997) The Future of Spacetime (with Kip Thorne, Igor Novikov, Timothy Ferris and introduction by Alan Lightman, Richard H. Price) (2002) A Briefer History
Stephen_Hawking
American television series
recurring role. Production of the series began in August 2025, taking place in Ferris, Texas. Greg Yaitanes, Jessica Lowrey, Phil Abraham, and Christina Alexandra
Dutton_Ranch
Penetrative sexual activity for reproduction or sexual pleasure
PMID 20704643. Fred F. Ferri (2012). Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2013,5 Books in 1, Expert Consult — Online and Print,1: Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2013. Elsevier
Sexual_intercourse
American author (born 1954)
85 romance novels. She writes novels as Gina Ferris, Gina Wilkins and Gina Ferris Wilkins. Born Gina Ferris Vaughan on December 20, 1954, in Little Rock
Gina_Ferris_Wilkins
American actress (born 1987)
Island's "I Just Had Sex" together with Jessica Alba. Lively played Carol Ferris, the female lead and love interest of Hal Jordan in the superhero film Green
Blake_Lively
Topics referred to by the same term
America Ferris Bueller, a fictional character in the 1986 movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off Ferris Bueller (TV series) Bueller, the developmental code name for
Bueler
American actor (born 1988)
13, 2017. Mizoguchi, Karen (May 11, 2018). "Baby Name Revealed! Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons Name Newborn Son Ennis Howard". People. Retrieved September
Jesse_Plemons
2007 film
into giving him a ride. Ferris follows, while the terrorists decide to kill him. With the weapon tracked to Los Angeles, Ferris persuades her superiors
Next_(2007_film)
Female given name
spring season. Irene was also the name of an 8th-century Byzantine empress (Irene of Athens), as well as the name of several saints (see Saint Irene)
Irene_(given_name)
Building in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
was once the home of George Washington Gale Ferris Jr., who designed and constructed the original Ferris Wheel for the World's Columbian Exposition of
Ferris_House_(Pittsburgh)
American actress (born 1969)
in 1990, and she appeared in the television adaptation of the 1986 film Ferris Bueller's Day Off; both series were quickly canceled. She starred as a teenage
Jennifer_Aniston
Name list
Claudia is a female given name equivalent to Claudius or Claudio. In Portuguese, it is accented Cláudia. A variant and cognate form is Klaudia. It was
Claudia_(given_name)
American lawyer (1933–2024)
administration. Ferris was born in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts to Henry Joseph and Mildred Mary (née MacDonald) Ferris. His father
Charles_D._Ferris
1919 accident in Massachusetts, United States
million gallon tank erupted". NBC News. Retrieved January 14, 2019. Jabr, Ferris (July 17, 2013). "The Science of the Great Molasses Flood". Scientific American
Great_Molasses_Flood
1996 film directed by Danny DeVito
Swicord. The film also features DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz, and Pam Ferris in supporting roles. The plot centers on the titular child prodigy who develops
Matilda_(1996_film)
American filmmaker (1950–2009)
Sixteen Candles (1984), The Breakfast Club (1985), Weird Science (1985), Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986), Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987), and Uncle
John_Hughes
Prime Minister of Israel (1996–1999; 2009–2021; 2022–present)
Archived from the original on 11 September 2009. Retrieved 11 September 2009. Ferris-Rotman, Amie; Heller, Jeffrey; Fletcher, Philippa (9 September 2009). "Netanyahu
Benjamin_Netanyahu
Annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
the award kept the title Outstanding Picture for the next ceremony, the name underwent several changes over the years, as seen below. Since 1962, the
Academy Award for Best Picture
Academy_Award_for_Best_Picture
Name list
Erlbaum, American writer and poet Janice Felty, American opera singer Janice Ferri Esser, American writer Janice Filmon, Canadian politician Janice Fisher
Janice_(given_name)
Home of Michael Jackson from 1988 to 2005
behind the main house and had 100 feet (30 m) of track. There was also a Ferris wheel, carousel, zipper, octopus, pirate ship, wave swinger, Super Slide
Neverland_Ranch
American politician (born 1971)
over the party". Associated Press. Retrieved May 19, 2026. Raju, Manu; Ferris, Sarah (September 7, 2025). "GOP leaders won't help Republican Congressman
Thomas_Massie
Liberty ship of WWII
Senate as a Democrat. He was the founder and namesake of Ferris State University. Woodbridge N. Ferris was laid down on 12 December 1942, under a Maritime
SS_Woodbridge_N._Ferris
French militray general and emperor (1769–1821)
577–78. Conner (2004), pp. 43–44. Cobban (1963), p. 28. Archer, Christon I.; Ferris, John R.; Herwig, Holger H.; Travers, Timothy H. E. (2008). World History
Napoleon
2017 graphic novel by Emil Ferris
American writer Emil Ferris. It portrays a young girl named Karen Reyes investigating the death of her neighbor in 1960s Chicago. Ferris started working on
My_Favorite_Thing_Is_Monsters
American politician
Jennie Ferris Bodwell Cave (November 25, 1902 – June 3, 2001) was the first woman to be elected mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut in the city's history. She
Jennie_Cave
Name list
continued use of the name. Mia also increased in use after American actress Mia Sara appeared in the 1986 American comedy film Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
Mia_(given_name)
High school in North Bay, Ontario, Canada
West Ferris Secondary School (WFSS) is located on Marshall Park Drive in the West Ferris area of North Bay, Ontario. It is a member of the Near North
West_Ferris_Secondary_School
Name list
American college basketball player Jackson Ferris (born 1998), New Zealand rugby league footballer Jackson Conner Ferris (born 2004), American baseball player
Jackson_(given_name)
FERRIS NAME
FERRIS NAME
Surname or Lastname
Irish and Scottish
Irish and Scottish : reduced Anglicized form of Irish Ó Fearghuis or Ó Fearghasa ‘descendant of Fearghus’, or from the Scottish-Gaelic form of this personal name, Fearghus (see Fergus).English : variant of Farrar.
Boy/Male
Greek American English
Rock.
Boy/Male
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Iron Worker
Male
German
Low German form of Old High German Gerhard, GERRIT means "spear strong."
Boy/Male
Australian, British, English, Greek, Irish
Iron Worker; Rock
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Jarvis, JERVIS means "spear servant."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : possibly a variant of Mares.
Boy/Male
English Teutonic
Son of Terrell.
Male
English
From the English surname Harrison, HARRIS means "son of Harry."Â
Boy/Male
Celtic Scottish
Rock.
Female
English
Variant spelling of Greek Doris, DORRIS means "bounty" and "unmixed, pure."
Boy/Male
Norse Scandinavian
A mythical monster wolf.
Male
English
Pet form of English Ferdinand, FERDIE means "ardent for peace."
Male
English
Pet form of English Fergus, FERGIE means "strong-man."
Boy/Male
Irish
Derived from fear “â€manâ€â€ and gus “â€strengthâ€â€ and signifies “â€a strong warrior, virile.â€â€ According to the legend of the Cattle Raid of Cooley (read the legend) Fergus was the king of Ulster and his lover, the cunning Nessa, duped him into letting her son Conchobhar rule in his place for a year so that in years to come her son could be called “â€the son of a king.â€â€ Fergus consented but after the year Conchobhar refused to relinquish the throne and so Fergus joined Maebh in her battle against Ulster, his native province.
Male
Norse
Usually said to be an Anglicized form of Old Norse Fenrisúlfr, but according to Sophus Bugge, author of The Home of The Eddic Poems, this name, as well as Fenrir, probably originated with Norsemen under the influence of Christianity, and was a word for "hell" and only later took on the FENRIS means "swamp."Â
Surname or Lastname
Catalan
Catalan : from the medieval personal name Ferran, Catalan form of Ferdinand.Irish : variant of Farren.English : variant of Farrand.
Male
English
Irish and Scottish Anglicized form of Gaelic Fearghus, FERGUS means "strong-man." In Irish mythology, this was the name an Ulster hero.
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Jerry, JERRIE means "spear ruler."
Male
Norse
Usually said to be an Anglicized form of Old Norse Fenrisúlfr, but according to Sophus Bugge, author of The Home of The Eddic Poems, this name, as well as Fenris, probably originated with Norsemen under the influence of Christianity, and was a word for "hell" and only later took on the FENRIR means "swamp."
FERRIS NAME
FERRIS NAME
Girl/Female
Indian
Love is Pain
Boy/Male
Tamil
Jay Kishan | ஜய கிஷந  , ஜய கிஷநÂ
Victory of Lord Krishna
Boy/Male
Greek
Son of a great man.
Girl/Female
Greek Latin
A huntress.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Lord Ganesh, The huge bellied Lord
Girl/Female
Hindu
Going together
Girl/Female
Australian, British, English, German, Greek
Light
Boy/Male
British, English, Italian, Malaysian
Mother
Boy/Male
Australian, British, English, Jamaican
Springs; From the Wells; From the Spring
Girl/Female
Assamese, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Kashmiri, Marathi, Mythological, Punjabi, Rajasthani, Sanskrit, Sikh, Sindhi, Traditional
Goddess of Lutus
FERRIS NAME
FERRIS NAME
FERRIS NAME
FERRIS NAME
FERRIS NAME
n.
An animal of the Weasel family (Mustela / Putorius furo), about fourteen inches in length, of a pale yellow or white color, with red eyes. It is a native of Africa, but has been domesticated in Europe. Ferrets are used to drive rabbits and rats out of their holes.
imp. & p. p.
of Ferry
a. & adv.
Alt. of Ferrer
n.
A species of oak (Quercus cerris) native in the Orient and southern Europe; -- called also bitter oak and Turkey oak.
a.
Pertaining to, or derived from, iron; -- especially used of compounds of iron in which the iron has its lower valence; as, ferrous sulphate.
n.
See Dermis.
n.
A salt of ferric acid.
n.
See Dermis.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Ferret
n.
To drive or hunt out of a lurking place, as a ferret does the cony; to search out by patient and sagacious efforts; -- often used with out; as, to ferret out a secret.
pl.
of Nereis
imp. & p. p.
of Ferret
a.
Of or pertaining to the cerris.
pl.
of Ferry
a.
Very fervid; too fervid; glowing; ardent.
v. i.
To pass over water in a boat or by a ferry.
a.
Pertaining to, derived from, or containing iron. Specifically (Chem.), denoting those compounds in which iron has a higher valence than in the ferrous compounds; as, ferric oxide; ferric acid.