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\ əˈ- \

Definition of ablow

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: blowing

ablow

preposition
\ əˈblō \

Definition of ablow (Entry 2 of 2)

Scottish
: below

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First Known Use of ablow

Adjective

1905, in the meaning defined above

Preposition

1864, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ablow

Adjective

a- entry 1 + blow, verb

Preposition

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

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“Ablow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ablow. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.

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