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abraid, v. t. & i. [OE. abraiden, to awake, draw (a sword), AS. ābredgan to shake, draw; pref. ā- (cf. Goth. us-, Ger. er-, orig. meaning out) + bregdan to shake, throw. See Braid.].

To awake; to arouse; to stir or start up; also, to shout out. Chaucer. [1913 Webster]

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