fur·ri·er I. \ˈfər.ēə(r also ˈfə.rē-\noun (-s) Etymology: alteration of Middle English furrer, from Anglo-French furrere, from Old French forrer, fourrer to fur + -ere -er — more at fur 1.: one that buys and sells furs or fur products : fur dealer 2. a.: one that dresses furs b.: one that makes, repairs, alters, or cleans fur garments II. comparative of furry