An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

1. To direct for information or anything required.
   

2. To hand over or submit for information, consideration, decision, etc.
   

3. To have relation; relate.
   

4. To make reference or allusion (Dictionary.com).

Etymology (EN): M.E. referren, from L. referre “to bring back,” from → re- “back” + ferre “carry, bear,” cognate with Pers. bordan “to carry, bear,” as below.

Etymology (PE): Bâzbordan, literally “to bring back,” from bâz “back,” → re- + bordan “to carry, bear” (Mid.Pers. burdan, O.Pers./Av. bar- “to bear, carry,” barəθre “to bear (infinitive),” Skt. bharati “he carries,” Gk. pherein, L. fero “to carry;” PIE base *bher- “to carry”).