ˈfjuərɪ n. (pl. -ies) 1 a
wild and passionate anger,
rage. b a fit of rage (in a
blind fury). c impetuosity in
battle etc. 2
violence of a
storm,
disease, etc. 3 (Fury) (usu. in pl.) (in
Greek mythology)
each of
three goddesses
sent from Tartarus to
avenge crime,
esp.
against kinship. 4 an avenging
spirit. 5 an
angry or
malignant woman, a
virago. ølike fury colloq.
with great force or
effect. [ME f. OF furie f. L furia f. furere be mad]