adj, adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   In a foaming state; producing foam. not-comparable

   "The sea is all afoam."

2. 2
   Covered or filled (with something foaming or resembling foam). not-comparable

   "mighty horns of ale, and cups of gold afoam / With strong nut-coloured mead"

Adverb

1. 1
   In a foaming state. not-comparable

Example

More examples

"MacTurk, being summoned, came with steed afoam."

Etymology

From a- + foam.

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