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Alf

American

[alf, ahlf] / ælf, ɑlf /

noun

a first name, form of Alfred.

ALF ¹ British

abbreviation

Animal Liberation Front

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alf ² British

/ ælf /

noun

derogatory an uncultivated Australian

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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

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

It was Sir Alf Ramsey who said he "distrusted a genius who didn't possess a sweat on his brow".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 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

He wanted to get away—and Alf knew he did.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

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