afeard Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite a pronunciation of afraid
    afeared.

WordNet

A*feard" participial adjective
Etymology
OE. afered, AS. afred, p. p. of afran to frighten; a- (cf. Goth. us-, Ger. er-, orig. meaning out) + fran to frighten. See Fear.
Definitions
  1. Afraid. Obs.
    Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises. Shak.

Webster 1913