AUF

Etymology

Noun

auf (plural aufs)

(obsolete) A changeling or elf child; a child left by fairies.

(obsolete) A deformed or foolish child; a simpleton; an oaf.

Anagrams

• AFU, UAF, Ufa

Source: Wiktionary


Auf, n. Etym: [OE. auph, aulf, fr. Icel. alfr elf. See Elf.] [Also spelt oaf, ouphe.]

Definition: A changeling or elf child, -- that is, one left by fairies; a deformed or foolish child; a simpleton; an oaf. [Obs.] Drayton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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