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/if"euhn/, conj. Dial.if.[1930-35; IF + -en, of uncert. orig., perh. AN2 (hence a var. of archaic an if) or in' (see -ING2), extracted from conjunctional uses of considering, excepting, etc.; cf. GIN5]
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iffen — A form of the word if; used in direct address when the speaker wants to persuade an audience by being cutesy. Inspired by the Irish. We could all meet at Julie s apartment iffin you d like … Dictionary of american slang
iffen — A form of the word if; used in direct address when the speaker wants to persuade an audience by being cutesy. Inspired by the Irish. We could all meet at Julie s apartment iffin you d like … Dictionary of american slang
iffen — if·fen … English syllables
iffen — ˈifən conjunction Etymology: by alteration dialect : if * * * /if euhn/, conj. Dial. if. [1930 35; IF + en, of uncert. orig., perh. AN2 (hence a var. of archaic an if) or in (see ING2), extracted from conjunctional uses of co … Useful english dictionary
gin — gin1 /jin/, n. 1. an alcoholic liquor obtained by distilling grain mash with juniper berries. 2. an alcoholic liquor similar to this, made by redistilling spirits with flavoring agents, esp. juniper berries, orange peel, angelica root, etc. [1705 … Universalium
