"neaf" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: neafs [plural], neaves [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|+|neaves}} neaf (plural neafs or neaves)
  1. Alternative form of nief (“fist”) Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: nief (extra: fist)
    Sense id: en-neaf-en-noun-foLqX0DI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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