abed

adverb or adjective

ə-ˈbed How to pronounce abed (audio)
: in bed

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of abed was in the 14th century

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“Abed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abed. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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abed

adverb or adjective
ə-ˈbed How to pronounce abed (audio)
: in bed

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