æfre

Old English

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”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈæːvre/

Adverb

ǣfre

  1. ever

Descendants
  • Middle English: evre, evere, ever, evir
    • Scots: evire, evir
    • English: ever
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