v. Obs. rare–1. [f. afferr, early form of AFAR adv.] refl. To remove, go to distance. (Fr. s’éloigner.)
c. 1380. Sir Ferumb., 5565. After hem prikede duk Rolant, & Olyuer his felawe; Ac or þay afferrede hem oȝt myche þen Mo þan an .C. of þe heþemen Had hy tweyne a-slawe.
