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English word origin

Etymology of apuff

From a- + puff.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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adv

While apuff.

adj

Out of breath; puffing. · worked up; visibly agitated.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From a- + puff.

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