Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • abbreviation Sabbath

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A Scotch form of sob.
  • noun An abbreviation of Sabbath.

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  • abbreviation Sabbath

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Examples

  • The confusion between Silvio and Sabina continues in the former editions. 4to 1679 and 1724 both give Silvio's entrance but mark his speech 'Sab.'

    The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume II Aphra Behn 1664

  • Laura gives Silvio certain instructions, he approaches Galliard, and his lines have speech-prefix 'Sab.'

    The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume II Aphra Behn 1664

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