Aiblins
//ˈeɪ.blɪnz// adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 Perhaps, maybe. Northern-England, not-comparable
"I'll no say but she may aiblins hae been his Honour's, Squire Thorncliff's, in her day, but she's mine now."
Example
More examples"I'll no say but she may aiblins hae been his Honour's, Squire Thorncliff's, in her day, but she's mine now."
Etymology
From able + -lings.
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