Afear

Alternative forms

• affear

Origin

From Middle English aferen ("to frighten, terrify"), from Old English āfǣran ("to terrify, dismay"), from ā- + fǣran ("to frighten; to devour, raven").

Full definition of afear

Verb

1. (obsolete or dialectal) to imbue with fear; to affright; to terrify.

Derived terms

• afeard