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1. abǒute(n adv.

Additional spellings: abouten
151 quotations in 9 senses
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(a) So as to be on all sides, so as to encircle or surround; putten aboute to, to place around (sth.), ?to pierce with (sth.); (b) so as to wrap or cover; (c) on the circumference or outer edge, on……

2. thē̆r-abǒute(n adv.

Additional spellings: theraboute, ther-abouten, therabouten
72 quotations in 4 senses
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With ref. to a clearly specified place or location, a concrete object, or a part of the body: (a) in the vicinity of it, that, them, or those; here and there in that place; onfaste ther-aboute, near……

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