Where does “abay” come from?
abay (English) comes from Middle English abay, from Old French abai, from Old French abayer.
abay (English): Barking or baying of dogs at their prey
Definitions
- Barking or baying of dogs at their prey
Ancestry of “abay”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | abay | The state of being defenceless against one's... |
| 2 | Old French | abai | — |
| 3 | Old French | abayer | — |
Words derived from “abay”