affraying
|af-fray-ing|
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/əˈfreɪɪŋ/
(affray)
frighten or disturb
Etymology
Etymology Information
'affray' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'effrei,' where 'esfreer' meant 'to frighten.'
Historical Evolution
'effrei' transformed into the Middle English word 'affraien,' and eventually became the modern English word 'affray.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to frighten or alarm,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to disturb or disrupt.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'affray'.
The noise from the street was affraying the peace of the neighborhood.
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Last updated: 2025/05/24 04:36