afeard
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a·feard
also a·feared (ə-fîrd') 
adj. Southern & Midland U.S.
Afraid.
adj. Southern & Midland U.S.
Afraid.
[Middle English afered, from Old English āfǣred, past participle of āfǣran, to frighten : ā-, intensive pref. + fǣran, to frighten (from fǣr, danger; see fear).]
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afeard
also afeared
adjective
- Filled with fear or terror: afraid, aghast, apprehensive, fearful, fearsome, funky, panicky. Regional ascared. See fear/courage.
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