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Old English
Etymology
From ǣ + -fæst.
Pronunciation
Adjective
ǣfæst
- firm in observing the law; religious; pious
- late 10th century, Ælfric, Lives of Saints
Benedictus wæs mid anum ǣfæstum were forþan þe his wīf wæs mid wōdnesse ġedreht.- Benedict was with a pious man because his wife was afflicted with madness.
Declension
Declension of ǣfæst — Strong
Declension of ǣfæst — Weak
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