01 v. atone for, make amends for
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1.
atone for, make amends for
Entry
3 senses · 2 variants
Webster, 1913
aby
· IPA /əˈbaɪ/
02 v. t. & i. To pay for; to suffer for; to atone for; to make amends for; to give satisfaction.
imp. & p. p.
Abought
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1.
To pay for; to suffer for; to atone for; to make amends for; to give satisfaction.[Obs.]“Lest to thy peril thou aby it dear.” — Shak.
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2.
To endure; to abide.[Obs.]“But nought that wanteth rest can long aby.” — Spenser.
Syn.
expiate