alderliefest

adjective

Definition of alderliefest

obsolete

: most beloved

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Origin and Etymology of alderliefest

Middle English alderlevest, from alder-, aller-, alre- (from Old English alra, genitive plural of Old English all, eall all) + levest, superlative of leef dear

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First Known Use: 14th century

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