abyes
|a-byes|
C2
/əˈbaɪz/
(abye)
to atone
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abye' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'abien', where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'bycgan' meant 'to buy or pay for'.
Historical Evolution
'abien' transformed into the modern English word 'abye', and eventually became the archaic term 'abyes' for its plural form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to pay for or suffer for something', but over time it evolved into its current archaic usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'abye', an archaic term meaning to pay the penalty for or to suffer for.
The villagers believed they must abye for their past sins.
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Last updated: 2025/04/01 19:51