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Results for “aby”

13 matches in the dictionary.

Extremely bad; of very poor quality.

A very deep, seemingly bottomless chasm or void.

A very young child, from birth until walking and talking begin.

The ancient Mesopotamian city on the Euphrates, capital of the Babylonian Empire.

Relating to the ancient city of Babylon or its empire.

To look after someone else's child temporarily, often in exchange for pay.

A person hired or asked to look after children while their parents or guardians are away.

The job of looking after children while their parents are out.

Historical: a brisk, energetic country dance, or by extension any quick, jerky movement.

Someone, often a child, who cries very easily or over small things.

A short form of the female given name Gabrielle, or occasionally a French surname.

A complicated network of winding paths or passages that is hard to find your way through; a maze.

A soft, soothing song sung to help a child fall asleep.