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alderliefest
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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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