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adjective Chiefly Midland and Southern U.S.
afraid; scared.
Origin:
1905–10; a- prefix attached to past participles (compare British dialect a- with same function; see y-) + scared
1905–10; a- prefix attached to past participles (compare British dialect a- with same function; see y-) + scared
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