English word origin

Etymology of abord

From French abord, from aborder (“to aboard”).

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Source etymology 1

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noun

The act of approaching or arriving; approach. · A road, or means of approach.

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From French abord, from aborder (“to aboard”).

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Derivation mentionabordfr

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Source etymology 2

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verb

Alternative form of aboard.

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

Alternative forms.

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