ascared
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of ascared
First recorded in 1905–10; a- prefix attached to past participles (compare British dialect a- with same function; see y-) + scared ( def. )
Example Sentences
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I ain't ascared to do the moving, even if you are.
From Bar-20 Days by Mulford, Clarence Edward
I wonder," said Hopalong, glancing through the door, "if them friends of mine reckon I'm any ascared to go in that tent?
From Bar-20 Days by Mulford, Clarence Edward
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