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Affix \Af*fix"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Affixed}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Affixing}.] [LL. affixare, L. affixus, p. p. of affigere to
fasten to; ad figere to fasten: cf. OE. affichen, F.
afficher, ultimately fr. L. affigere. See {Fix}.]
1. To subjoin, annex, or add at the close or end; to append
to; to fix to any part of; as, to affix a syllable to a
word; to affix a seal to an instrument; to affix one's
name to a writing.
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2. To fix or fasten in any way; to attach physically.
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Should they [caterpillars] affix them to the leaves
of a plant improper for their food. --Ray.
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3. To attach, unite, or connect with; as, names affixed to
ideas, or ideas affixed to things; to affix a stigma to a
person; to affix ridicule or blame to any one.
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4. To fix or fasten figuratively; -- with on or upon; as,
eyes affixed upon the ground. [Obs.] --Spenser.
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Syn: To attach; subjoin; connect; annex; unite.
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Affix \Af"fix\, n.; pl. {Affixes}. [L. affixus, p. p. of
affigere: cf. F. affixe.]
That which is affixed; an appendage; esp. one or more letters
or syllables added at the end of a word; a suffix; a postfix.
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