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abode

One entry found.

Main Entry: abode

Pronunciation: \ə-ˈbōd\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English abod, from abiden to abide

Date: 13th century

1 obsolete : wait, delay
2 : a temporary stay : sojourn
3 : the place where one abides : home

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