verb
aby
Aby (verb) means to pay the penalty for (something); to atone for, to make amends.
verb
1
To pay the penalty for (something); to atone for, to make amends.
2
To pay (something) as a penalty, to atone for; to suffer (something).
3
To endure or tolerate (something); to experience.
4
To pay for (something); to buy.
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Etymology
From Middle English abyen, abien, abiggen, from Old English ābyċġan (“to buy; pay for; buy off; requite; recompense; redeem; perform; execute”), from Proto-Germanic *uzbugjaną, equivalent to a- + buy. Cognate with Gothic 𐌿𐍃𐌱𐌿𐌲𐌾𐌰𐌽 (usbugjan). Not related to abide.
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What is the meaning of aby?
"aby" (verb) means to pay the penalty for (something); to atone for, to make amends.
What are the different meanings of aby?
"aby" has 3 main meanings: 1. To pay the penalty for (something); to atone for, to make amends; 2. To pay (something) as a penalty, to atone for; to suffer (something); 3. To endure or tolerate (something); to experience.