One entry found for afraid.
Main Entry: afraid
Pronunciation: -frd, Southern also -fre()d
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English affraied "filled with fear," from affraien "to frighten," from early French affraier, effreer "to frighten" --related to 1FRAY 1: filled with fear or dread <afraid of snakes> 2: filled with concern or regret <afraid she might be late> 3: having a dislike for something <not afraid to work hard>