Fibred

/ˈfaɪbərd/ adjective

Definition

Having or containing fibers; structured with or characterized by visible or functional fibers.

Etymology

From 'fiber' (Latin 'fibra') plus the suffix '-ed' used to form adjectives, indicating possession of the quality.

Kelly Says

This British spelling variant shows how 'fiber' took different paths in different English-speaking countries—Americans prefer 'fibered,' while the Commonwealth nations use 'fibred,' yet they mean the same thing.

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