"æfre" meaning in All languages combined

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Adverb [Old English]

IPA: /ˈæːf.re/, [ˈæːv.re] Forms: ǣfre [canonical]
Etymology: Not found in other Germanic languages. Possibly representing ā (“always, ever”) + in fēore (“in life”), the final element being the dative form of Old English feorh (“life, existence”). Compare similar Old English construction ā tō fēore (“ever in life”). Etymology templates: {{compound|ang|ā|feore|alt2=in fēore|t1=always, ever|t2=in life}} ā (“always, ever”) + in fēore (“in life”), {{cog|ang|feorh||life, existence}} Old English feorh (“life, existence”) Head templates: {{ang-adv|ǣfre}} ǣfre
  1. ever
    Sense id: en-æfre-ang-adv-YyEmVfLi Categories (other): Old English entries with incorrect language header

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