afor

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Old English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Proto-Germanic *aibraz (sharp, bitter, vehement, dire). Akin to Old High German eipar, eivar (sour", "acidic), and possibly to Old Norse æfr (vehement, angry, chafing).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɑː.for/, [ˈɑː.vor]

Adjective

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āfor

  1. bitter, acidic, sour
  2. sharp, severe, impetuous, harsh
  3. hateful

Declension

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