Alf

American  

[alf, ahlf] / ælf, ɑlf /

noun

1. a first name, form of Alfred.

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ALF ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. Animal Liberation Front

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alf ² British  

/ ælf /

noun

1. derogatory an uncultivated Australian

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Etymology

Origin of alf

from shortening of the name Alfred

Example Sentences

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

Alf Meakin: The sprinter was part of the 4x100m British relay team known as the 'Flying Squad', who won gold at the 1962 Perth Commonwealth Games and bronze at the Belgrade European Championships.

From BBC

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

From Literature

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

From Literature

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

From Literature