I. ˈab, ˈaa(ə)b noun
( -s )
Etymology: (assumed) Middle English, from Old English āb, āweb, ōweb — more at woof
1.
a. : coarse wool from the inferior parts (as the skirtings and edges) of a fleece
b. : a warp yarn made of abb wool
2. Britain : a filling pick in weaving
II. abbreviation
abbess; abbey; abbot