Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
AFIEL', adv. Freq. for afield. See P.L.D § 64.1.Ayr. 1789 Burns Sec. Ep. to Davie vii.:
At hame, a-fiel', at wark or leisure.
