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 Fer·ret, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ferreted; p. pr. & vb. n. Ferreting.]  To drive or hunt out of a lurking place, as a ferret does the cony; to search out by patient and sagacious efforts; -- often used with out; as, to ferret out a secret.
    Master Fer! I'll fer him, and firk him, and ferret him.   --Shak.