"orfen" meaning in English

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Adverb

IPA: /ɔːfən/ Forms: more orfen [comparative], most orfen [superlative]
Rhymes: -ɔː(ɹ)fən Head templates: {{en-adv}} orfen (comparative more orfen, superlative most orfen)
  1. (UK, dated) Pronunciation spelling of often, representing British English. Wikipedia link: The Pirates of Penzance Tags: UK, alt-of, dated, pronunciation-spelling Alternative form of: often, representing British English

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