† aˈbede, v. Obs.
Forms: 1–2 abeódan, 3–4 abede(n. pa. tense 1 abeád, 3 abed, 4 abode. pa. pple. aboden.
[f. a-away, back, + beód-an to announce: see bid v.]
To announce, deliver (a message).
| c 885 K. ælfred Oros. iv. vi, Ðæt he wolde ðæt ærende abeodan. 1205 Layamon 4423 Þa spec Brennus, and his ærnde abed. c 1380 Sir Ferumb. 1540 Me selue þy message y wil abede. Ibid. 1780 Y schal be þe furste of alle{revsc} þat our message schal a-bede. Ibid. 1924 He comeþ by-fore þe Amyrel{revsc} & ys message abed him þere. Ibid 1985 Hure message þay abode dispitously{revsc} & schamede me ful sore. |