furder

See also: fürder

English

Adjective

furder

  1. Pronunciation spelling of further. comparative form of far: more far
    • a. 1627 (date written), Francis Bacon, “A.D. 1610. Ætat. 50.”, in James Spedding, editor, The Works of Francis Bacon, […]: The Letters and the Life of Francis Bacon […], volume IV, London: Longmans, Green, Reader, and Dyer, published 1858, →OCLC, page 194:
      For first Mr. Dier's opinion was that the ancient custom for exportation was by the common laws; and goeth furder, that that ancient custom was the custom upon wools, woolfells, and leather.
    • 1857, Frank J. Webb, The Garies and Their Friends‎:
      "Yes," rejoined Mr. De Younge; "things are gitting mighty critical even in dese 'ere parts; and I wouldn't live furder down town if you was to give me a house rent-free.
    • 1888, Frank R. Stockton, Amos Kilbright; His Adscititious Experiences‎:
      They're a good deal furder off than they look.
    • 1897, John Bennett, Master Skylark‎:
      "La!" said he, "I'll go no furder if they turn me to a goose.

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