2. The assignment of a cause.
AETITES
A`ë*ti"tes, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr.
Defn: See Eaglestone.
AFAR
A*far", adv. Etym: [Pref. a-.(for on or of) + far.]
Defn: At, to, or from a great distance; far away; — often used with
from preceding, or off following; as, he was seen from afar; I saw
him afar off.
The steep where Fame's proud temple shines afar. Beattie.
AFEARD
A*feard", p. a. Etym: [OE. afered, AS. af, p. p. of af to frighten;
a- (cf. Goth. us-, Ger. er-, orig. meaning out) + fran to frighten.
See Fear.]
Defn: Afraid. [Obs.]
Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises. Shak.
AFER
A"fer, n. Etym: [L.]
Defn: The southwest wind. Milton.
AFFABILITY
Af`fa*bil"i*ty, n. Etym: [L. affabilitas: cf. F. affabilité.]