abody
|a-bo-dy|
C2
/əˈbɒdi/
any person
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abody' originates from Scottish English, specifically the word 'anybody', where 'any' meant 'any' and 'body' referred to 'person'.
Historical Evolution
'anybody' transformed into the Scottish word 'abody', and eventually became a colloquial term in Scottish English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'any person', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/04 03:21
