Alf

[ alf; Norwegian ahlf ]

noun

1. a first name, form of Alfred.

ALF

¹

abbreviation for

1. Animal Liberation Front

alf

²

/ ælf /

noun

1. derogatory.
   an uncultivated Australian

Word History and Origins

Origin of Alf¹

from shortening of the name Alfred

Example Sentences

Handwritten plans from Sir Alf Ramsey, photographs of former captain Bobby Moore and scouting reports from former Manchester United boss Sir Matt Busby were featured in the lot at Diss Auction Rooms in Norfolk.

From BBC

Documents showing how Sir Alf meticulously set out his thoughts on how his players should be treated were also included.

From BBC

The documents were given to Sir Alf's former neighbour and friend, who he lived alongside during his spell as Ipswich Town manager between 1955 and 1963.

From BBC

The study was financed by grants from the Swedish Heart-Lung Foundation, Region Stockholm, the ALF scheme and the Swedish Research Council.

From Science Daily

Southgate spent eight years in charge of the national side and is the only manager bar 1966 World Cup winner Sir Alf Ramsey to lead England's men into a major tournament final.

From BBC