v. Obs. Forms: Inf. 1 adræf-an, 2 adref-en. Pa. t. 1 adræf-de, 2 adrefde. Pa. pple. 1 adræfed, 1–2 adrefed. [f. A- pref. 1 intensive + dræf-an to drive, chase.] To drive forth, or away.
c. 1150. Cott. Hom., 223. God … adrefde hi út of paradis.
c. 1175. Lamb. Hom., 219. Se almihti sceappende … hi alle adrefde of heofan rices mirhðe.
