different between abeigh vs aweigh

abeigh

English

Etymology

Probably from a- (in a state or condition) + Old Norse beigr, beygr (fear).

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /??bi?x/, /??be?x/
  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /??bix/, /??be?x/

Adverb

abeigh (comparative more abeigh, superlative most abeigh)

  1. (rare, Scotland) Cautiously aloof. [Mid 16th century.]

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aweigh

English

Etymology

From a- +? weigh.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /??we?/
  • Homophone: away
  • Rhymes: -e?

Adjective

aweigh (not comparable)

  1. Just drawn out of the ground, and hanging perpendicularly; atrip; said of the anchor.

Translations

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