Far"ther (?), a., compar. of Far. [superl. Farthest (). See Further.] [For farrer, OE. ferrer, compar. of far; confused with further. Cf. Farthest.]

1.

More remote; more distant than something else.

2.

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.

 

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Far"ther, adv.

1.

At or to a greater distance; more renotely; beyond; as, let us rest with what we have, without looking farther.

2.

Moreover; by way of progress in treating a subject; as, farther, let us consider the probable event.

No farther, (used elliptically for) go no farther; say no more, etc.

It will be dangerous to go on. No farther ! Shak.

 

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Far"ther, v. t.

To help onward. [R.] See Further.

 

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