"abord" meaning in Middle English

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Adverb

IPA: /aˈboːrd/
Etymology: From a- + bord (“exterior of a ship”). Etymology templates: {{prefix|enm|a|bord||nocat=1|t2=exterior of a ship}} a- + bord (“exterior of a ship”) Head templates: {{head|enm|adverb}} abord
  1. On board; into or within a ship or boat
    Sense id: en-abord-enm-adv-ikisvUtx
  2. (nautical) Alongside.
    Sense id: en-abord-enm-adv-n2vxviDJ Categories (other): Nautical Topics: nautical, transport

Preposition

IPA: /aˈboːrd/
Etymology: From a- + bord (“exterior of a ship”). Etymology templates: {{prefix|enm|a|bord||nocat=1|t2=exterior of a ship}} a- + bord (“exterior of a ship”) Head templates: {{head|enm|preposition}} abord
  1. On board of; onto or into a ship, boat, train, plane.
    Sense id: en-abord-enm-prep-~psKiW40
     
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