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▪ I. † aˈffret, v. Obs. rare—1. [f. af- (= a- prefix 11) + fret v.] To fret, annoy, trouble.
1600Abp. Abbot Jonah 247 David..was so affretted with the prosperitie of the wicked. ▪ II. † aˈffret, n. Obs. rare—1. [etym. doubtful; perh. f. It. affrettare to hasten, affrettamento a making speed.] ‘Furious onset; immediate attack.’ J.
1596Spenser F.Q. iii. ix. 16 With the terrour of their fierce affret They rudely drove to ground both man and horse. |