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AFAR
afar
(adverb) (old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far; “we traveled afar”; “we could see the ship afar off”; “the Magi came from afar”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
afar
At, to, or from a great distance; far away.
Usage notes
• Often used with from preceding, or formerly with off following.
Anagrams
• AFRA, FARA, Fara, RAAF, RAFA
Proper noun
Afar
A Cushitic language spoken in Ethiopia, Eritrea and Djibouti.
A region of Ethiopia.
Noun
Afar (plural Afars or Afar)
A member of the people who speak this language and reside in these regions.
Anagrams
• AFRA, FARA, Fara, RAAF, RAFA
Source: Wiktionary
A*far", adv. Etym: [Pref. a-.(for on or of) + far.]
Definition: At, to, or from a great distance; far away; -- often used with from preceding, or off following; as, he was seen from afar; I saw him afar off. The steep where Fame's proud temple shines afar. Beattie.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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