n. (Zool.) See Maxilliped. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. [ Pref. a- + foot. ] 1. On foot. [ 1913 Webster ]
We 'll walk afoot a while. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Fig.: In motion; in action; astir; in progress. [ 1913 Webster ]
The matter being afoot. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]