An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Felber
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Felber, m., ‘white willow,’ from MidHG. vëlwer, older vëlwâre, m., from vëlwe, ‘willow,’ OHG. fëlawa, fëlwa, f., ‘willow tree.’ Probably Osset. färwe, ‘alder,’ is primit. allied to it.’