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† aband, v. Obs.|əˈbænd|
[An artificial contraction of abandon, used by Spenser and other of the Elizabethan affecters of archaism; prob. in imitation of pairs like open, ope.]
1. To abandon, forsake.
1559Mirror for Mag., Albanact xx. 27 Let us therefore both cruelty abande, And prudent seeke both gods and men to please. 1590Spenser F.Q. ii. x. 65 And Vortiger enforst the kingdome to aband.
2. To banish.
1559Mirr. Mag. 119 Tis better far the enemies t' aband Quite from thy borders, to a forren soile. |