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affere

|af-fere|

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/əˈfɪər/

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/əˈfɪə/

to carry towards

Etymology
Etymology Information

'affere' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'afferre,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'ferre' meant 'to carry.'

Historical Evolution

'afferre' transformed into the Old French word 'afferer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'affere' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to carry towards,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to bring or carry towards.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to bring or carry towards; to convey.

The merchant would affere goods from distant lands.

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Last updated: 2025/05/22 19:51