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1. Abraham, n. View full entry c1300
...heaven; the place of rest for the souls of the righteous dead. Chiefly in Abraham's bosom....
2. abroach, adv. View full entry a1393
...In or into a broached or pierced condition, so as to let liquid flow out; (of liquid) flowing freely, as from a broached cask. Chiefly in to set abroach (see...
3. abroad, adv., prep., and n. View full entry c1300
...Over a broad or wide area; widely, broadly; †so as to be fully open or outspread (obs.). In later use more commonly with reference to non-physical things, as news, information,...
4. absent, adj. and n. View full entry a1382
...Not present in a place or at an occasion; away. Freq. in predicative use....
5. † acale, adj. View full entry c1300
...Cold (lit. and fig.); frozen....
6. achieve, v. View full entry c1300
...intr. To be successful in doing something; to attain a desired end or level of performance. Also simply: to strive, make an effort....
7. acold, adj. View full entry c1330
...Cool, chilled; cold. Chiefly in predicative use....
8. acrook, adv. View full entry a1387
...In a bend or curve, at an angle; (fig.) awry, crookedly....
9. address, v. View full entry a1325
...trans. (chiefly in pass.). To direct (a written communication) to a specific person or destination; spec. (in early use) to write and send (a writ, a petition,...
10. adieu, int., n., and adv. View full entry a1393
...Used as an expression of farewell: ‘goodbye’....
11. † adight, adj. View full entry c1390
...Usu. with modifying adverb. That is arranged, dressed, or adorned. In later use: decorated or decked with....
12. advancement, n. View full entry c1325
...The raising of a person to a higher rank or position; promotion, preferment; (also) an instance of this....
13. Afer, n. View full entry a1398
...An African. Cf. AfricObs....
14. affray, v. View full entry c1330
...trans. To frighten, terrify. Cf. afraid1....
15. † affy, v. View full entry c1330
...intr. To trust in someone or something; to rely on (also upon). Also occas. without construction....
16. afterclap, n. View full entry c1330
...An act or effect occurring after the conclusion of some affair or incident, esp. when unexpected or undesirable; an unwelcome consequence or surprise; (also) a later threat....
17. agenbite, n. View full entry 1340
...Remorse....
18. agony, n. View full entry c1384
...Christian Church. In sing. and pl. The mental struggle or anguish of Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26: 36–46)....
19. aground, adv. View full entry c1325
...On or to the ground; on the earth. Also in figurative contexts. Freq. poet. Now arch....
20. Alban, n.1 and adj. View full entry a1387
...Ancient Hist. An inhabitant or citizen of Alba Longa, a city of ancient Latium....
