awf /ɔf/ noun2 •(no longer used) An elf.[…] the first fact that craves our attention is that the Alfar, (Elves, Awfs,) and Dvergar, (Dwarfs,) stand in contrast with each other — 1865 •(no longer used) A fool or simpleton; an oaf.What an awf wur I to pretend rime weh yo. — 1750 formsawfs