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A*feard" (#), p. a. [OE. afered, AS. afred, p. p. of afran to frighten; a- (cf. Goth. us-, Ger. er-, orig. meaning out) + fran to frighten. See Fear.]
Afraid.
Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises. Shak.
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