ab-

CIDE DICTIONARY

ab-,  [Latin prep., etymologically the same as E. of, off. See Of.].
     A prefix in many words of Latin origin. It signifies from, away , separating, or departure, as in abduct, abstract, abscond. See A-(6).  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

ab-, prefix off, away, from (abduct; abnormal; abuse).

Etymology
F or L

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