aby
Americanverb (used with object)
past and past participle
aboughtverb (used without object)
past and past participle
abought-
to endure; continue.
-
to undergo suffering as a penalty.
verb
Etymology
Origin of aby
before 1100; Middle English abyen, Old English ābycgan. See a- 3, buy
Example Sentences
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While Biden was in a meeting with the emperor of Japan, his Twitter account was posting details about administration efforts to address the b aby formula shortage.
From Seattle Times • May 24, 2022
By rights of you, this heart of mine could ne'er aby, viii.
From The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 10 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir
"Go forth from me," quoth I, "and leave me, censor mine: Feign not that eath and light, that's grievous to aby."
From The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume IV by Payne, John
Yet thou, false Squire, his fault shalt deare aby, And with thy punishment his penance shalt supply.
From The Poems and Fragments of Catullus by Ellis, Robinson
I see my commandment can take no place; Thou shalt aby therefore, I swear by the mass!
From A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 2 by Hazlitt, William Carew
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