eft

1 of 2

noun

: newt
especially : the terrestrial phase of a predominantly aquatic newt

EFT

2 of 2

abbreviation

variants or EFTS
electronic funds transfer (system)

Examples of eft in a Sentence

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Noun
Those eft walkabouts are a critical time to look for the best food while the juvenile newt grows and matures. Christine Peterson, Vox, 23 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English evete, ewte, from Old English efete

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eft was before the 12th century

Dictionary Entries Near eft

efreet

eft

EFT

Cite this Entry

“Eft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eft. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

eft

noun
: newt

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