abidance

The story

1. Old Englishābīdan
2. Middle Englishabiden
3. English todayabidance

From Middle English abiden, from Old English ābīdan (“wait”), from ā + bīdan (“to bide, remain”) + ance. * abide + -ance.

Words from the same roots

First known use, by meaning

• Early 17ᵗʰ century. The act of abiding or continuing; abode; stay; continuance; dwelling.
• Early 19ᵗʰ century. Adherence; compliance; conformity.