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
She worked for nine managers in total, including Sir Alf, who led Ipswich from the Third Division South to the 1961-62 League Championship before he was called up to manage England the following season.
From BBC • Aug. 1, 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
To Penelope he said, “It’s plain by the look on your face the answer is yes. To be continued, Alf the cabin boy!”
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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