A. _adv._ Yes; or _pron._ He: as _a zed a'd do it_;
he said he'd do it.
Aa'th. _s._ earth.
Ab'bey. _s._ The great white poplar: one of the varieties of
the _populus alba_.
Ab'bey-lubber. _s._ A lazy, idle fellow.
Abought. _part._ Bought. _See_ VAUGHT.
Abrood'. _adv._ When a hen is sitting on her eggs she is said
to be _abrood_.
Ad'dle. _s._ A swelling with matter in it.