†aˈfferre,v.Obs.rare^—1.[f.afferr, early form of afaradv.]refl.To remove, go to distance. (Fr.s'éloigner.)c1380Sir Ferumb. 5565After 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.