abysm
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of abysm
1250–1300; Middle English abi ( s ) me < Middle French abisme < Vulgar Latin *abyssimus, a neologistic pseudo-superlative of Late Latin abyssus abyss
Example Sentences
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And then, ignoring the dizzying abysm behind us, the head told us the story of St Hugh, as depicted there in front of us in the stained glass.
From BBC
Delicate Ariel, sea nymphs ring the knell...in the dark backward and abysm of time...”
From Project Gutenberg
But it was not to be supposed that they really cared for abysms or mystical mathematics, or that they were not a great deal more zealous for suppers, and drinking bouts, and boating parties.
From Project Gutenberg
It seems the "dark backward and abysm of time" when writing the name of William Hurrell Mallock, yet not forty years ago he was the most discussed author of his day.
From Project Gutenberg
"Besides, there's no sense in it," and he jerked his head backwards to signify the abysm.
From Project Gutenberg
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