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A farrow. [Obs.] Perry.

An addition to, or a paraphrase of, some part of the Latin service in the vernacular; -- common in English before the Reformation.

Able to see to a great distance; farsighted.

Seeing to great distance; hence, of good judgment regarding the remote effects of actions; sagacious.

Quality of bbeing farsighted.

Tending to a greater distance; beyond a certain point; additional; further. Before our farther way the fates allow. Dryden. Let me add a farther Truth. Dryden. Some farther change awaits us. MIlton.

See Furtherence.

See Furthermore.

Most distant or remote; as, the farthest degree. See Furthest.

Most distant or remote; as, the farthest degree. See Furthest.

A very small quantity or value. [Obs.] In her cup was no farthing seen of grease. Chaucer.

end the petticoat. We'll revel it as bravely as the best, . . . With ruffs and cuffs, and farthingales and things. Shak.

At, to, or from a great distance; far away; -- often used with from preceding, or off following; as, he was seen from afar; I saw him afar off. The steep where Fame's proud temple shines afar. Beattie.

A place where the nourishment and care of babies are offered for hire.

One who keeps a baby farm.

The business of keeping a baby farm.

Twofold; arranged in two rows.

In a bifarious manner.

A form of marriage among the Romans, in which an offering of bread was made, in presence of the high priest and at least ten witnesses.

A form of divorce, among the ancient Romans, in which a cake was used. See Confarreation.