† aˈfferre,v.Obs.rare—1. [f.afferr, early form of afar adv.] refl. To remove, go to distance. (Fr.s'éloigner.) c1380Sir 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.