Should they [caterpillars] affix them to the leaves of a plant improper for their food.
Ray.
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.
4. To fix or fasten figuratively; -- with on or upon; as, eyes affixed upon the ground. [Obs.] Spenser.
Syn. -- To attach; subjoin; connect; annex; unite.
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.
Af*fix"ion (&?;), n. [L. affixio, fr. affigere.] Affixture. [Obs.] T. Adams.
Af*fix"ture (?; 135), n. The act of affixing, or the state of being affixed; attachment.
Af*fla"tion (&?;), n. [L. afflatus, p. p. of afflare to blow or breathe on; ad + flare to blow.] A blowing or breathing on; inspiration.
Af*fla"tus (&?;), n. [L., fr. afflare. See Afflation.] 1. A breath or blast of wind.