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
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 • Dec. 18, 2025
Documents showing how Sir Alf meticulously set out his thoughts on how his players should be treated were also included.
From BBC • Nov. 28, 2024
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
And that was the last time she saw Alf.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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