Results for Abba
Definitions of Abba:
part of speech: noun
A father; a name given in the East to church dignitaries- hence baba, papa, pope.
part of speech: noun
Usage examples for Abba:
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The first quatrain, abba should introduce the subject; the second, abba should develop it to a certain point, at which a pause occurs; such is the octave.
"The Principles of English Versification", Paull Franklin Baum -
A tall, thin priest of the old pre- Christian Nippur, about forty years of age and clad in a simple abba led me to the treasure chamber of the temple, on its south- east side.
"Occultism and Common-Sense", Beckles Willson -
Ye have received the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba Father.
"True Christianity", Johann Arndt -
The moment the leader set his foot across the threshold, the unabashed piper immediately protruded his chest, and struck up the wild strain of " Failte mhic an Abba or the Salute to the Chief.
"A Prince of Good Fellows", Robert Barr