† aˈberr, v. Obs.
[ad. L. aberrā-re to go astray, f. ab off, away + errā-re to wander.]
To wander off, go astray, diverge from a recognized path. fig.
| 1536 Bellendene Boece (1821) II. 50 Thay..usit the cursit ritis of Paganis, aberand fra the Cristin faith. 1646 Sir T. Browne Pseud. Ep. 189 We may aberre from the proper acception, mistaking one side for another. Ibid. 217 Others might be out in their account, aberring severall waies from the true and just compute. 1658 Dr. Robinson Eudoxa 143 When we follow the steps of dubious guides, we may soon aberre from the way of truth. |