eft
1 Americannoun
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a newt, especially the eastern newt, Notophthalmus viridescens red eft, in its immature terrestrial stage.
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Obsolete. a lizard.
adverb
noun
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a dialect or archaic name for a newt
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any of certain terrestrial newts, such as Diemictylus viridescens ( red eft ) of eastern North America
Etymology
Origin of eft1
First recorded before 1000; Middle English evet(e), Old English efete; newt
Origin of eft2
First recorded before 900; Middle English, Old English; akin to aft 1, after
Example Sentences
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Paul gave the Senators their first lead of the game with 5:37 eft in the period as he fired a shot into the top right corner for his second goal of the season.
From Washington Times
Puig was removed before the bottom of the second inning with what the Dodgers called 'eft hip soreness.
From Los Angeles Times
The efts usually spend three to six years on land, eating insects, worms and any living thing that’s small enough.
From New York Times
The Cyclones’ last five field goals are 3s, but the Virginia is still up 39-26 with less than three minutes eft in the half.
From Washington Times
But she struggled with injuries ahead of last year’s World Cup and was eft off the roster for the qualifying tournament.
From Washington Times
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