Alf
Americannoun
abbreviation
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
Southgate spent eight years in charge of the national side and is the only manager bar 1966 World Cup winner Sir Alf Ramsey to lead England's men into a major tournament final.
From BBC • Oct. 15, 2024
John Thomson captured Victorian street characters, such as 'Hookey Alf of Whitechapel' and the 'Mush-Fakers' of Clapham, as well as his travels to Asia.
From BBC • Aug. 7, 2024
And if - in his 102nd match in charge - he joins Sir Alf Ramsey as the only men to lead England to a major title.
From BBC • Jul. 13, 2024
Constance was about to sit down at the water’s edge when she heard Alf calling, “Constance, look! Down here! There’s a sparrow!”
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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