abréver

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Norman

Etymology

Inherited from Vulgar Latin *abbiberāre.

Pronunciation

Verb

abréver

  1. to water (cattle, horses)
  2. to top up (with fuel, water)
  3. to soak

References

  • Spence, N.C.W. (1960). Glossary of Jersey-French. Oxford: Blackwell. p. 39.
  • La Société Jersiaise (2008). Dictionnaithe Jèrriais-Angliais (2e édition). St Helier: Alpha Print Ltd. p. 9.
  • La Société Jersiaise (2012). Dictionnaithe Angliais-Jèrriais. St Helier: Alpha Print Ltd. p. 115.