† ˈafle,v.Obs. Also 3 avele. [a. ON.afl-a.] To gain, get, earn. c1200Trin. Coll.Hom. 159 His mede shal ben þanne garked alse hit beoð here aueled.Ibid.[They] auelen · þat men hem blescen.c1200Ormul. 7903 Forr cnapechild iss afledd wel Affterr weppmanne kinde.