ablow

1 of 2

adjective

əˈ-

ablow

2 of 2

preposition

əˈblō
Scottish
: below

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

a- entry 1 + blow, verb

Preposition

a- (as in above) + blow, alteration of below

First Known Use

Adjective

1905, in the meaning defined above

Preposition

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ablow was in 1864

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“Ablow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ablow. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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