Alf

[alf, ahlf]

noun

1. a first name, form of Alfred.

ALF

¹

abbreviation

1. Animal Liberation Front

alf

²

/ ælf /

noun

1. derogatory,  an uncultivated Australian

Word History and Origins

Origin of Alf¹

from shortening of the name Alfred

Example Sentences

“Alf!” one of the sailors barked.

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But it turned out the first mate’s name was Alf.

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Everyone was afraid of the kaptein, who said little, but all the sailors liked Alf.

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“Alf,” she said, once she realized they could converse, “can you tell me the name of this ship?”

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Alf explained her question to the others, who performed their answer as a charade.

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