The present participle of 'feer,' meaning to associate as equals or companions; or an archaic/dialectal form.
From 'feer' (Old English 'gefēra') + '-ing' (verbal suffix). This form is rare and primarily preserved in historical texts or dialect usage.
Feering' is virtually extinct in modern English, surviving only in historical documents and regional dialects—it's a reminder that many social verbs describing relationships have vanished as society changed.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.