Aboded

/əˈboʊdɪd/ adjective

Definition

An archaic past participle meaning 'dwelled in' or 'stayed at'; having taken up residence or abode.

Etymology

From abode, the past tense and past participle of abide (from Old English abidan, 'to remain, dwell'). The double -ed ending here reflects older English verb conjugations.

Kelly Says

This archaic form appears in old literature and poetry—'he aboded in that place'—and shows how English verb forms have simplified dramatically; modern speakers would say 'he abided' or 'he dwelled,' making aboded a relic of richer inflectional history.

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