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Alf

American

[alf, ahlf] / ælf, ɑlf /

noun

a first name, form of Alfred.

ALF ¹ British

abbreviation

Animal Liberation Front

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alf ² British

/ ælf /

noun

derogatory an uncultivated Australian

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Etymology

Origin of alf

from shortening of the name Alfred

Example Sentences

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Gola was founded in 1905 and rose to prominence in the 1960s and 1970s with its football boots and other products worn by Liverpool stars and World Cup-winning England manager Alf Ramsey.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

She worked for nine managers in total, including Sir Alf, who led Ipswich from the Third Division South to the 1961-62 League Championship before he was called up to manage England the following season.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2024

Victory in Berlin would be Southgate’s crowning achievement, putting him alongside Sir Alf Ramsey in England’s managerial Hall Of Fame, his restoration of the prestige of playing for England not far behind.

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2024

And if - in his 102nd match in charge - he joins Sir Alf Ramsey as the only men to lead England to a major title.

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2024

Brother Alf remarked that Friar Hugo had excelled himself, as course after course was brought to the table.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

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