abb

The story

1. Old English · inherited fromāweb
2. Middle English · inherited fromab
3. English todayabb

From Middle English ab, abbe, from Old English āweb, āb, ōweb, from away + web (“warp thread”).

First known use, by meaning

• First attested around 1150 to 1350. A rough wool from the inferior parts of the fleece, used for the woof or weft.