abb

1 of 2

noun

ˈab,
ˈaa(ə)b
plural -s
1
a
: 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

2 of 2

abbreviation

abbess; abbey; abbot

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English *abb, going back to Old English āb, āweb, ōweb "woof," by-form of ōwef

First Known Use

Noun

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of abb was in 1659

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

Dictionary Entries Near abb

Cite this Entry

“Abb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abb. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!