"affrightened" meaning in All languages combined

See affrightened on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more affrightened [comparative], most affrightened [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} affrightened (comparative more affrightened, superlative most affrightened)
  1. (archaic) frightened, affected by fright Tags: archaic
    Sense id: en-affrightened-en-adj-zKUl45dN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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