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English word origin

Etymology of aboon

From Middle English abone, abowne, from abuven, from Old English abūfan (“above”).

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Unnumbered source etymology

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adv

Above.

adj

Above.

noun

Above.

prep

Above.

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

From Middle English abone, abowne, from abuven, from Old English abūfan (“above”).

Relationships mentioned by the source

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  • Inherited-form mentionaboneenm
  • Inherited-form mentionabūfanang
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