A-Drag. A large heavy kind of drag (Agric. of Wilts). Still used in South Wilts for harrowing turnips before the hoers go in.
Abear. To bear, to endure (S.). 'I can't abear to see the poor theng killed.'—N. & S.W.
Abide. To bear, to endure. 'I can't abide un nohow.'—N. & S.W.
About. (1) adv. Extremely. Used to emphasize a statement, as ''T'wer just about cold s'marnin'.'—N. & S.W. (2) At one's ordinary work again, after an illness. 'My missus were bad aal last wick wi' rheumatiz, but she be about agen now.'—N. & S.W.
Acksen. See Axen.
Adder's-tongue. Listera ovata, Br., Twayblade.—S.W.
Adderwort. Polygonum Bistorta, L., Bistort.—S.W. (Salisbury, &c.)
Afeard, Aveard. Afraid (A.B.S.).—N. & S.W.
*Agalds. Hawthorn berries. (English Plant Names.) Aggles in Devon.