Etymology

absey

A1B3S1E1Y4

Today it means: ABC; alphabet. Full definition →

First used First attested around 1150 to 1350.Middle English abce
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromabce
  2. English todayabsey

From Middle English abce, abcy, abse, apsy, equivalent to A + B + C.

First known use, by meaning

  • First attested around 1150 to 1350. ABC; alphabet.
  • First attested around 1150 to 1350. Absey book; abecedary.
  • First attested around 1150 to 1350. An alphabetical acrostic list.

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