English word aboard comes from Middle English (1100-1500) a-, Middle English (1100-1500) bord
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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a- | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
bord | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
abord | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | (nautical) Alongside.. On board; into or within a ship or boat On board of; onto or into a ship, boat, train, plane. |
aboard | English (eng) | (baseball) On base. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]. (nautical) Alongside. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]. Into a team, group, or company. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]. On board; into or within a ship or boat; hence, into or within a railway car. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]. On or onto a horse, a camel, etc. [First attested in the late [...] |