abraid Meaning, Definition & Usage

A*braid" transitive verb & intransitive verb

Etymology

OE. abraiden, to awake, draw (a sword), AS. abredgan to shake, draw; pref. a- (cf. Goth. us-, Ger. er-, orig. meaning out) + bregdan to shake, throw. See Braid.

Definitions

1. To awake; to arouse; to stir or start up; also, to shout out. Obs. Chaucer.