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aby
[ uh-bahy ]
verb (used with object)
- Archaic. to pay the penalty of.
verb (used without object)
- to endure; continue.
- to undergo suffering as a penalty.
aby
/ əˈbaɪ /
verb
- archaic.tr to pay the penalty for; redeem
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Origin of aby1
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Example Sentences
“Aby Rosen and the Mugrabis just bought ten pieces” he said.
Aby crawled away from his father, rose, and then bade his father follow him.
Another ten minutes of unmingled joy, and Aby is at the door.
"What would you think now—" Mr. Mollett was continuing; but Aby interrupted him somewhat violently.
Aby had well known that his father in his present mood would not stand the manner in which the interruption was attempted.
Old Mollett turned round to strike at his son; but even in his present state he was somewhat quelled by Aby's eye.
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