Alf
noun
a first name, form of Alfred.
Alf
American
[alf, ahlf]
/ ælf, ɑlf /
noun
ALF
1
British
abbreviation
alf
2
British
/ ælf /
noun
Etymology
Origin of alf
from shortening of the name Alfred
Example Sentences
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Gola was founded in 1905 and rose to prominence in the 1960s and 1970s with its football boots and other products worn by Liverpool stars and World Cup-winning England manager Alf Ramsey.
From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026
His photographs include Hookey Alf of Whitechapel, who wore a hook in place of the arm he lost in an industrial accident, and hung around the streets of east London looking for casual labour.
From BBC • Aug. 7, 2024
Southgate is the only manager bar 1966 World Cup winner Sir Alf Ramsey to lead the England men's team into a major tournament final.
From BBC • Jul. 16, 2024
Southgate still has his critics but the strong counter argument is that he has the best record of any England manager since 1966 World Cup winner Sir Alf Ramsey.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2024
Alf could do anything, and as a result he was a financial failure although he worked all the time.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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