affrighten

verb
/əˈfɹaɪtən/

Etymology

From a- + fright + -en.

  1. derived from *pr̥k-
  2. inherited from *furhtį̄
  3. inherited from fryhtu
  4. inherited from fright
  5. formed as affrighten — “a- + fright + -en

Definitions

  1. To frighten.

    • Fit tales […] to affrighten babes.
    • He clung affrightened to his master's knee:

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