English word origin

Etymology of abrood

From Middle English abrod, equivalent to a- + brood.

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adv

Upon a brood; on a hatch. · Mischief.

adj

Upon a brood; hatching eggs. · Mischievous.

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From Middle English abrod, equivalent to a- + brood.

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Inherited-form mentionabrodenm

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