Fer comes from the Latin word "ferre," which means "to carry" or "to bear." This root is found in many other words, including:
* defer (to put off)
* offer (to present)
* confer (to discuss)
* refer (to direct)
* transfer (to move from one place to another)
The prefix "trans-" in "transfer" means "across" or "beyond," emphasizing the movement from one place to another.