abed

English

/əˈbɛd/, /əˈbɛd/

adv
Definitions
  • In bed, or on the bed; confined to bed.
  • To childbed

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English abedde inherited from Old English bedd (bed, resting-place, couch, garden-bed, plot) prefix from English bed.

Origin

English

bed

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