"freckles, spots or blemishes on the body" (late 14c.), of unknown origin. Related: Fern-tickled "having spots or blemishes on the skin."
fermata
ferment
fermentation
fermium
fern
fern-tickles
ferocious
ferocity
ferret
ferric
ferrier
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