Sc. Obs. rare. [var. AFEAR, q.v.]

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  1.  trans. To frighten.

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1513.  Douglas, Æneis, XI. xii. 102. Na wound nor wapyn mycht hym anis effeir. Ibid. (1553), (ed. 1), VIII. iv. 88. The first time that ony … persauit Cacus efferde [v.r. afferd].

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  2.  trans. To fear, be afraid of.

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1552.  Lyndesay, Monarche, 2576. Effeir ȝe nocht Diuine punytione?

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