English word origin

Etymology of Abs

From Ab + -s (plural suffix).

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

noun

plural of Ab

name

plural of Ab

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

From Ab + -s (plural suffix).

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Word-formation componentAben

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

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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