affy

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English[edit]

Etymology 1[edit]

From Anglo-Norman afier, from Late Latin affidare.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /əˈfaɪ/
    • (file)
  • Rhymes: -aɪ

Verb[edit]

affy (third-person singular simple present affies, present participle affying, simple past and past participle affied)

  1. (obsolete, intransitive) To trust (in someone or something); to rely (on). [14th–17th c.]
  2. (obsolete, transitive) To promise to marry (someone); to be engaged to. [16th–17th c.]

Etymology 2[edit]

Shortening of affidavit.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

affy (plural affies)

  1. (slang) An affidavit to be signed by a contest winner to confirm eligibility.
    • 1997, Sandretto, “Singapore Contest....”, in alt.consumers.sweepstakes (Usenet):
      If you have won a monthly prize, they will send you an affy and have you send it back. Then your prize comes from a courier.
    • 1999, Suzy, “Any BIG winners?”, in alt.consumers.sweepstakes (Usenet):
      The contest ended in mid November, I got the affy Christmas eve, and I picked up the car February 4th or 5th.