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abernethy
/ ˌæbəˈnɛθɪ /
noun
- a crisp unleavened biscuit
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Word History and Origins
Origin of abernethy1
C19: perhaps named after Dr. John Abernethy (1764–1831), English surgeon interested in diet
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Example Sentences
But, once upon a time, a certain rich miser conceived the design of sponging upon this Abernethy for a medical opinion.
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Dr. Abernethy was annoyed by a lady needlessly consulting him about her tongue.
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And so he went steadily on, till he had thrown Abernethy into convulsions of laughter.
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Abernethy had remembered them by hearing the gentleman recite them but once!
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You cant be at Bedford Row (where Abernethy resided) at nine, then?
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