Abb

//æb// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A type of yarn for the warp. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    A rough wool from the inferior parts of the fleece, used for the woof or weft. countable, uncountable
  3. 3
    A filling pick used in weaving. UK, countable, uncountable

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"Gradlon was a saintly and pious man, and acted as patron to Gwénnolé, founder and first abbé of the first monastery built in Armorica."

Etymology

From Middle English ab, abbe, from Old English āweb, āb, ōweb, from away + web (“warp thread”).

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