abernethy

/ (ˌæbəˈnɛθɪ) /

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noun

a crisp unleavened biscuit

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Word Origin for abernethy

C19: perhaps named after Dr. John Abernethy (1764–1831), English surgeon interested in diet

Words nearby abernethy

Aberdeen terrier, aberdevine, Aberdonian, Aberfan, Abernathy, abernethy, aberrant, aberration, Aberystwyth, ab esse, abessive

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How to use abernethy in a sentence

But, once upon a time, a certain rich miser conceived the design of sponging upon this Abernethy for a medical opinion.
Masterpieces of Mystery In Four Volumes|Various
Dr. Abernethy was annoyed by a lady needlessly consulting him about her tongue.
The Doctor in History, Literature, Folk-Lore, Etc.|Various
And so he went steadily on, till he had thrown Abernethy into convulsions of laughter.
Clergymen and Doctors|Anonymous
Abernethy had remembered them by hearing the gentleman recite them but once!
The Funny Side of Physic|A. D. Crabtre

You cant be at Bedford Row (where Abernethy resided) at nine, then?
The Funny Side of Physic|A. D. Crabtre