AFOUL
A*foul", adv. & a. Etym: [Pref. a- + foul.]
Defn: In collision; entangled. Totten. To run afoul of, to run against or come into collision with, especially so as to become entangled or to cause injury.
AFRAID A*fraid", p. a. Etym: [OE. afrayed, affraide, p. p. of afraien to affray. See Affray, and cf. Afeard.]
Defn: Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear; apprehensive. [Afraid comes after the noun it limits.] "Back they recoiled, afraid." Milton.
Note: This word expresses a less degree of fear than terrified or frightened. It is followed by of before the object of fear, or by the infinitive, or by a dependent clause; as, to be afraid of death. "I am afraid to die." "I am afraid he will chastise me." "Be not afraid that I your hand should take." Shak. I am afraid is sometimes used colloquially to soften a statement; as, I am afraid I can not help you in this matter.
Syn.
— Fearful; timid; timorous; alarmed; anxious.
AFREET
Af"reet, n.
Defn: Same as Afrit.
AFRESH
A*fresh", adv. Etym: [Pref. a- + fresh.]
Defn: Anew; again; once more; newly.
They crucify . . . the Son of God afresh. Heb. vi. 6.