Defn: Abnormal; irregular. Hallam. A character of a more abnormous cast than his equally suspected coadjutor. State Trials.
ABOARD
A*board", adv. Etym: [Pref. a- on, in + board.]
Defn: On board; into or within a ship or boat; hence, into or within a railway car.
2. Alongside; as, close aboard. Naut.: To fall aboard of, to strike a
ship's side; to fall foul of.
— To haul the tacks aboard, to set the courses.
— To keep the land aboard, to hug the shore.
— To lay (a ship) aboard, to place one's own ship close alongside
of (a ship) for fighting.
ABOARD
A*board", prep.
1. On board of; as, to go aboard a ship.
2. Across; athwart. [Obs.] Nor iron bands aboard The Pontic Sea by their huge navy cast. Spenser.
ABODANCE
A*bod"ance, n. Etym: [See Bode.]
Defn: An omen; a portending. [Obs.]
ABODE
A*bode", pret.