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Abbotsford

American  
[ab-uhts-ferd] / ˈæb əts fərd /

noun

  1. Sir Walter Scott's residence from 1812 to 1832, near Melrose, in SE Scotland.


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“We’re going to see demand destruction,” said Mark Abbotsford, chief commercial officer at Australia LNG exporter Woodside Energy, on another panel.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Massie embraced the whole of Scott's inheritance, acting as champion for the writer and the conservation of his country seat at Abbotsford, near Melrose.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

The 35-year-old Taylor, who was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and grew up in Abbotsford, British Columbia, won for the third time on the PGA Tour.

From Washington Times • Jun. 11, 2023

As the home of one of Scotland's greatest storytellers, Abbotsford is a house built on books.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2022

Its influence had reached him through his friendships, notably with two Fellows of Merton—Mr James Hope, who became Mr Hope-Scott of Abbotsford, and the Rev. H. E. Manning, afterwards cardinal archbishop.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" by Various