Middle English word aboute comes from Old English an- (One, uni-, only. Sole, single, solitary; alone.), Old English butan (Except for, but, unless Without, except.), Old English būtan
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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an- | Old English (ang) | One, uni-, only. Sole, single, solitary; alone. |
butan | Old English (ang) | Except for, but, unless Without, except. |
būtan | Old English (ang) | |
onbūtan | Old English (ang) | |
onbutan | Old English (ang) | On, about, round about, on the outside. |
abouten | Middle English (enm) |