Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
gefera. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
gefera, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
gefera in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
gefera you have here. The definition of the word
gefera will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
gefera, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Old English
Etymology
Equivalent to ġe- + fēra, literally “fellow traveler," related to the verb faran (“to go, travel”). Compare German Gefährte, of similar form and meaning.
Pronunciation
Noun
ġefēra m
- companion, comrade
10th century, The Wanderer:oþþe mec frēondlēasne · frēfran wolde,
wēman mid wynnum. · Wāt sē þe cunnað,
hū slīþen bið · sorg tō ġefēran,
þām þe him lȳt hafað · lēofra ġeholena.- or friendless me would soothe,
allure with glees. Knows the one who undergoes,
how tough is sorrow as a companion,
to whom little has dear confidants for himself.
- partner
- member
Declension
Declension of ġefēra (weak)
Derived terms
Descendants