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Webster 1913 Edition

Halfen

Half′en

(-’n)
,
Adj.
[From
Half
.]
Wanting half its due qualities.
[Obs.]
Spenser.

Webster 1828 Edition

Halfen

H`ALFEN

,
Adj.
Wanting half its due qualities. [Not used.]

Definition 2024

halfen

halfen

English

Adjective

halfen ‎(not comparable)

  1. (obsolete) Lacking half of its due qualities.
    (Can we find and add a quotation of Spencer to this entry?)

German

Verb

halfen

  1. First-person plural preterite of helfen.
  2. Third-person plural preterite of helfen.

Etymology

From half.

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