Afower

Afower

ah-FOW-er əˈfaʊər
Preposition

Before.

Example Sentences

"Afower you go."
"Come afower dinner."

Etymology & History

Yorkshire pronunciation of before. The fo sound reflects Yorkshire accent. Archaic form preserved in rural Yorkshire dialect.

Word Details

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Region
Yorkshire
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Era
Medieval
Language
none
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Formality
informal

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