Alfred

American  

[al-fred, -frid] / ˈæl frɛd, -frɪd /

noun

1. a first name: from the Old English words meaning “elf ” and “counsel.”

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Example Sentences

“You may think your greatest export is Alfred Hitchcock or Charlie Chaplin, but to me it was Adam Somner,” Anderson said.

From Los Angeles Times

Alfred Tennyson was born in 1809 in a rectory in Lincolnshire, one of 11 children.

From The Wall Street Journal

In 1997, he joined the data team at USA Today and contributed to several award-winning stories, including an investigation into forgotten lead smelters that won a 2013 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award.

From The Wall Street Journal

By that time, Duvall had already appeared on television in such shows as Naked City, Alfred Hitchcock Presents and Armstrong Circle Theatre.

From BBC

Chief Minister Alfred Cannan said the change in approach was designed to "reset the economy" with budget amendments due to "put more money in people's pockets".

From BBC