\ ˈab, ˈaa(ə)b \
plural -s
Definition of abb
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: coarse wool from the inferior parts (as the skirtings and edges) of a fleece
b
: a warp yarn made of abb wool
2
British
: a filling pick in weaving
abb
abbreviationDefinition of abb (Entry 2 of 2)
abbess; abbey; abbot
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“Abb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abb. Accessed 5 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of abb was in 1659
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