æf-

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

Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *aba- (“from”).

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 of-.

Derived terms
Old English terms prefixed with æf-
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