æf-

See also: äf, æf, AEF, A.E.F., and A. E. F.

Old English

Alternative forms

• of-

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *ab (“from”). Akin to Old English af, of (“from, of, off”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈæf/

Prefix

æf-

1. away, off, from, away from

   ofþynċan (“to offend, to insult”) → æfþunca, æfþanca (“offense”)

   æfgrynde ― abyss

2. absence, detriment, reduction; dis-, de-, un-

   æfweard ― absent; distant

   æfwyrþ ― degradation; disgrace

   æfwyrdla ― damage

   ‎æf- + ‎wela (“wealth”) → ‎æfwela (“decrease in wealth”)

Usage notes

• This is the stressed nominal prefix variant of af-, of-.

Derived terms

► Old English words prefixed with æf-