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English word origin

Etymology of Abbs

Patronymic from a shortened form of the personal name Abel.

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Source etymology 1

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name

A surname transferred from the given name.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Patronymic from a shortened form of the personal name Abel.

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Source etymology 2

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name

A diminutive of the female given name Abigail.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of Abigail + -s (hypocoristic suffix).

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