A.S. on-drǽdan, to dread.
Affek, effect, [382].
Cf. Fek.
Afferd, afraid, [3472].
A.S. afered, afǽran.
Affere, warlike preparation, [985];
aspect, bearing, [3043], [3334], [3394].
See J., who makes it of Teutonic origin; but it may be no more than the O.Fr. afeire, afaire = state, condition; as explained by Burguy.
Afferith, belongs to, suits, [1550].
Afferis, is suitable, [1690], [1961].
R. aferer.