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
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
Victory in Berlin would be Southgate’s crowning achievement, putting him alongside Sir Alf Ramsey in England’s managerial Hall Of Fame, his restoration of the prestige of playing for England not far behind.
From BBC • Jul. 13, 2024
Everyone was afraid of the kaptein, who said little, but all the sailors liked Alf.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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