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Abe

Noun - Proper noun

1. (popular) Abbreviation of Abraham, a male given name of Hebrew origin meaning "father of many".

- Example sentence: My cousin named her son Abe after his great-grandfather.

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2. (popular) Nickname for Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States.

- Example sentence: The monument of Abe Lincoln in Washington D.C. is a popular tourist attraction.

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3. (local) Slang term used in some regions to refer to a person from Alberta, Canada.

- Example sentence: My roommate is an Abe, originally from Edmonton.

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Noun - Common noun

1. (popular) Informal term for an American penny, a unit of currency equal to 1/100th of a United States dollar.

- Example sentence: I found an old Abe among my loose change.

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2. (local) Abbreviation for Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria.

- Example sentence: Abe is known for its modern architecture and bustling markets.

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Verb

1. (popular) To chop, cut, or shape something with an axe or hatchet.

- Example sentence: He abed the firewood into smaller logs for the bonfire.

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2. (local) To negotiate or haggle over a price in a market or bazaar.

- Example sentence: The tourists enjoyed abeing with the local vendors at the market.

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Adjective

1. (popular) Abbreviation for abnormal, used to describe something that deviates from the normal or expected.

- Example sentence: The test results showed an abe reading that required further investigation.

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2. (local) Denoting something or someone originating or related to Aberdeen, a city in Scotland.

- Example sentence: The locally brewed Abe Ale is a must-try when visiting Aberdeen.

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