ABIDER

Etymology

Noun

abider (plural abiders)

(obsolete) One who abides, or continues. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

One who dwells or stays; a resident. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

Anagrams

• Beaird, abreid, air bed, airbed, bardie

Source: Wiktionary


A*bid"er, n.

1. One who abides, or continues. [Obs.] "Speedy goers and strong abiders." Sidney.

2. One who dwells; a resident. Speed.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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