"eber" meaning in English

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Adverb

Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} eber (not comparable)
  1. Pronunciation spelling of ever, representing African-American English. Tags: alt-of, not-comparable, pronunciation-spelling Alternative form of: ever, representing African-American English

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