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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.