abate en · ADJ · etymology 4
Pronunciation
- /əˈbeət/ Lincolnshire
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- /əˈbeɪt/ (General-American, Received-Pronunciation)
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Etymology
Unknown
Meanings
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(obsolete) In the habit of.
He's gotten abate o' drinkin'.
1889, Edward Peacock, A glossary of words used in the Wapentakes of Manley and Corringham, Lincolnshire, page 2:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more abate | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most abate | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |