abeigh

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EnglishEdit

EtymologyEdit

Probably from a- (“in a state or condition”) + Old Norse beigr, beygr (“fear”).

PronunciationEdit

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /əˈbiːx/, /əˈbeɪx/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /əˈbix/, /əˈbeɪx/

AdverbEdit

abeigh (comparative more abeigh, superlative most abeigh)

1. (rare, Scotland) Cautiously aloof. [Mid 16^th century.]

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