afeard

(ə fird′)

adjective

Now Chiefly Dial. frightened; afraid

Origin: orig. pp. of ME aferen, to frighten < OE afaeran < a-, intens. < færan, to frighten < fær, fear

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also a·feared

adjective
Southern & Midland U.S.

Afraid.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English afered

Origin: , from Old English āfǣred

Origin: , past participle of āfǣran, to frighten

Origin: : ā-, intensive pref.

Origin: + fǣran, to frighten (from fǣr, danger; see fear)

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