Word origins

• fenneA dragon.
• fennishAbounding in fens; fenny.
• fenowedDecayed; mouldy.
• feredeCompanionship.
• feretoryA receptacle that houses relics of saints.
• ferventnessThe quality of being fervent.
• fewterA support or holder for a spear, attached to a saddle or breastplate.
• fiddlestickOne of a pair of sticks, similar to drumsticks, used by a second player to percuss the strings of a fiddle while the main player plays via bow.
• field houseA tent.
• field mintSynonym of corn mint (Mentha arvensis).
• field mouseA small vole such as the meadow vole.
• fieldwortgentian
• fiendkinA little fiend; an imp.
• fiendlyHostile.
• fiendshipThe state, quality, or condition of being a fiend.
• fiendyLike a fiend; fiendish
• fieri faciasIn English law, a writ of execution issued after judgment obtained in a legal action for debt or damages.
• fierinessThe quality of being fiery.
• figgy puddingAny of a variety of sweet and/or savory dishes traditionally served at Christmas, containing fruit (but not necessarily figs).
• fightyInclined or prone to fight.
• fig leafA leaf of the fig plant.
• fig treeAny tree that bears figs (Ficus spp.).
• findyfull; heavy; firm; solid; substantial; plentiful
• finewmoldiness
• firebathA bath in intense heat; sauna.
• firedragonA fiery dragon.
• firehotAs hot as fire; hot from fire; extremely hot; red-hot.
• fire screena mesh grill placed in front of a fire to prevent sparks escaping.
• firescreenA screen placed in front of a hearth to shield the rest of the room from the fire.
• fire tongsTongs used for gripping and moving burning coals and logs in a fire. Part of a set of fire irons.
• firkTo carry away or about; carry; move.
• firlotA measure of capacity, once used for corn, etc., equal to four pecks.
• firstfruitAn offering of the first of the harvest; firstfruits.
• first fruitsThe first part of a harvest; sometimes made into an offering
• firsthoodThe state or condition of being first; priority.
• first nameThe first element of a full name, particularly when it could also be surname in East Asian and other cultural traditions.
• firwoodThe wood of the fir tree.
• fiseAn instance of flatulence.
• fishboatA fishing boat.
• fishenRelating to or characteristic of a fish; fishlike
• fishgarthA fishweir.
• fishhouseA business located at the water's edge that provides support to fishermen and which buys and then processes and onsells their catch.
• fishing lineA cord or line where the hook or lure is attached.
• fishkindAll fishes, considered as a group.
• fish-knifeA knife for cutting and serving fish at table.
• fishpoolA pool of water containing fish; fishpond.
• fishsellerA person who sells fish.
• fishweirAn obstruction placed in tidal waters, or wholly or partially across a river, to trap fish or hinder their passage.
• fitchewpolecat
• fiveleafCinquefoil.
• flackerTo flutter like a bird.
• flamyFlaming, blazing.
• flasketA long, shallow basket with two handles.
• flatheA flan.
• flathonFlathe; flan.
• flatlingFlatly, plainly.
• flat-mouthedHaving a broad mouth
• flatteringlyIn a flattering manner.
• FlaundrishFlemish
• flawnA flan (custard-based dessert)
• fleamA sharp instrument used to open a vein, to lance gums, or the like.
• flemeTo drive away, chase off; to banish.
• fleshhouseA place where meat is killed or sold; meat shop; butcher's shop.
• fleshinessThe state or characteristic of being fleshy.
• fleshlessWithout flesh, lacking flesh; lean.
• fleshmongerOne who deals in flesh; hence, a pimp, procurer, or pander.
• fleur-de-lisA design representing a flower whose three petals are joined together at the bottom (⚜, ⚜️), often used in heraldry, where it is particularly associated with the French monarchy.
• fleyTo frighten.
• flinderA small piece or fragment; a thin slice; splinter
• flitchThe flank or side of an animal, now almost exclusively a pig when cured and salted; a side of bacon.
• flockmealIn a flock; in flocks; in a herd.
• floneAn arrow.
• floodyPertaining to or characteristic of a flood or flooding
• floorstoneA stone making up part of a floor or flooring.
• floshA hopper-shaped box in which ore is placed to be stamped.
• floweretA floret, or small or component flower
• fluskTo make a whirring or fluttering sound.
• fluttererAny of various dragonflies of the genus Rhyothemis.
• flynetA net to catch flies or used as a protection against flies, as in an open window to prevent their entrance.
• flytingContention, noisy argument.
• foeshipThe condition of possessing any enemies.
• foisonAn abundance, a rich supply of.
• -foldUsed to make adjectives meaning "times".
• foldenA surname.
• folkfreeHaving folkright (full rights of citizenship).
• folkredPeople.
• folkrightThe common law or right of the people.
• followinglysubsequently, consequently
• fomentationThe act of fomenting; the application of warm, soft, medicinal substances, as for the purpose of easing pain by relaxing the skin, or of discussing (dispersing) tumours.
• foodlessLacking food; without food.
• foolhardinessThe quality of being foolhardy.
• fool's paradiseA state of happiness due to illusion or false hope.
• foothotWithout stopping or slowing down; immediately, at once.
• footlyOf, pertaining to, or characteristic of the foot or feet.
• footmealStep by step: incrementally, little by little, by degrees, one foot (measure) at a time.
• for-Forth: prefixed to verbs to indicate a direction of 'away', 'off', 'forth'.
• forbanTo exile; banish.
• forbarTo bar in; to shut up.
• forbeatTo beat.
• forbiteTo bite up, bite to pieces.