abraid

UK /əˈbɹeɪd/ US /əˈbɹeɪd/
verb 5adv 1

Definitions

verb

1

To wrench (something) out.

2

To unsheathe a blade, draw a weapon.

3

To wake up.

She ferde as she had stert out of a sleep, / Til she out of hire mazednesse abreyde.

But when as I did out of ſleepe abray, / I found her not where I her left whyleare, […]

4

To spring, start, make a sudden movement.

5

To shout out.

adv

1

Alternative form of abread.

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