farer

noun

far·​er

ˈfa(a)rə(r),

ˈfer-

plural -s

: traveler

—used especially in combination

seafarer

wayfarer

Word History

Etymology

Middle English -farere (in weyfarere wayfarer), from faren to go + -er, -ere -er

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