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Alf

Short form of Alfred, from Old English Aelfraed: "elf" + "counsel".

Meaning and origin

In England, Alf is simply the everyday clipping of Alfred, formed the same way Bill stands for William or Tom for Thomas.

How to pronounce Alf

English (US)ALF /ælf/

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