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afeared

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a·feard also a·feared  (-fîrd)
adj. Southern & Midland U.S.
Afraid.
[Middle English afered, from Old English fred, past participle of fran, to frighten : -, intensive pref. + fran, to frighten (from fr, danger; see fear).]
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Adj.1.afeared - a pronunciation of afraid
afeard
regionalism - a feature (as a pronunciation or expression or custom) that is characteristic of a particular region
afraid - filled with fear or apprehension; "afraid even to turn his head"; "suddenly looked afraid"; "afraid for his life"; "afraid of snakes"; "afraid to ask questions"


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I'm afeared it's mighty dusty here today--but there's no need of looking at dust when you can look at such scenery, is there?
Anne's House of Dreams by Montgomery, Lucy Maud View in context
Indeed I am terribly afeared the squire will do her a mischief in his passion, for he is a prodigious passionate gentleman; and I am afeared too the poor lady will be brought to break her heart, for she is as tender-hearted as a chicken.
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context
Me and Huck's mighty glad to see you again, and you needn't be afeared we'll tell.
Tom Sawyer Detective by Twain, Mark View in context
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