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1. a, int.1 View full entry ?c1200
...Expressing invocation, surprise, or admiration; (also) used to gain attention. Obs....
2. a, int.2 View full entry c1440
...Prefixed to a proper name as a war cry....
3. about, adv., prep.1, adj., and int. View full entry eOE
...In rotation or revolution; round in a circular course. Now rare except in fig. use with verbs....
4. abracadabra, n. and int. View full entry 1565
...An instance or utterance of the magical word ‘abracadabra’, supposed to act as a charm against illness, evil, etc., or (in later use esp.) to assist in the performance of magic; a...
5. absolutely, adv. and int. View full entry ?a1425
...To the fullest extent; in the highest degree; entirely, wholly, utterly. In later use freq. as simple intensifier....
6. Abyssinia, int. View full entry 1932
...‘I'll be seeing you!’ (said on parting)....
7. ach, int. View full entry 1481
...Expressing surprise, annoyed dismissal or disregard, irritation, regret, etc. Cf. ah, och...
8. achoo, int. and n. View full entry 1843
...Representing the sound of a sneeze. Cf. atishoo...
9. † adad, int. View full entry 1664
...Expressing asseveration or emphasis....
10. addio, int. (and n.) View full entry 1577
...Esp. in Italy or in Italian contexts: used as an expression of farewell. Also as : a parting salutation. Cf. ciao...
11. adieu, int., n., and adv. View full entry a1393
...Used as an expression of farewell: ‘goodbye’....
12. adios, n. and int. View full entry 1592
...Esp. in Spain or Spanish contexts: a parting salutation....
13. † adod, int. View full entry 1676
...As an exclamation or mild oath: = egad Cf. adadagad...
14. adsum, int. (and n.) View full entry 1594
...‘I am here’ (used to indicate the speaker is present). Hence as : this statement as an answer in a roll-call, etc....
15. adzooks, int. View full entry 1675
...Used as an oath to express asseveration, surprise, etc....
16. affirmative, adj., n., and int. View full entry c1449
...Asserting that a fact is as stated or perceived; declaring what exists; expressing a positive response....
17. afternoon, n., adv., and int. View full entry c1330
...Originally: the part of the day between the midday meal and the evening meal. In later use: the part of the day from noon or lunchtime to evening. Cf. forenoon1...
18. ag, int. View full entry 1936
...Expressing regret, sympathy, dismissiveness, reproach, etc....
19. † agad, int. View full entry 1672
...Expressive of strength of feeling, conviction, etc.; = egad...
20. ah, int. and n. View full entry a1225
...Expressing entreaty, appeal, or remonstrance; (formerly also) †used to gain attention....
