ABOIL

Etymology

Adjective

aboil (comparative more aboil, superlative most aboil)

In a boil; boiling. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

(figurative) Heated up; excited. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

Adverb

aboil (not comparable)

In a boil; boiling. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

Figuratively, heated up; excited. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

Anagrams

• Biola, abilo, bailo, baloi, labio-

Source: Wiktionary



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