ablow

1 of 2

adjective

əˈ-

: blowing

ablow

2 of 2

preposition

əˈblō

Scottish

: below

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

a- entry 1 + blow, verb

Preposition

a- (as in above) + blow, alteration of below

First Known Use

Adjective

1905, in the meaning defined above

Preposition

1864, in the meaning defined above

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