\A*feard"\ ([.a]*f[=e]rd"), p. a. [OE. afered, AS.
[=a]f[=ae]red, p. p. of [=a]f[=ae]ran to frighten; [=a]- (cf.
Goth. us-, Ger. er-, orig. meaning out) + f[=ae]ran to
frighten. See {Fear}.]
Afraid. [Obs.]
      Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises. --Shak.