"aiblins" meaning in English

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Adverb

IPA: /ˈeɪ.blɪnz/ [UK]
Etymology: From able + -lings. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|able|lings}} able + -lings Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} aiblins (not comparable)
  1. (Northern England) Perhaps, maybe. Tags: Northern-England, not-comparable Synonyms: ablins, ablings

Alternative forms

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