abb
Definition of abb
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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
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Origin and Etymology of abb
Middle English *abb, going back to Old English āb, āweb, ōweb “woof,” by-form of ōwef — more at 1woof
First Known Use: 1659
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Definition of abb
abbess; abbey; abbot
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