(transitive, archaic) To deprive; to cut off. / (transitive, archaic, rare) To debar from. / (transitive) To make shorter; to shorten in duration or extent.

A use of the mystical term ‘abracadabra’, supposed to work as part of a healing charm or a magical spell; any spell or incantation making use of the word.

Used to indicate that a magic trick or other illusion has been performed.

In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously.

The act of abrading, wearing, or rubbing off; the wearing away by friction. / (obsolete) The substance thus rubbed off; debris.

(transitive) To rub or wear off; erode. / (transitive) To wear down or exhaust, as a person; irritate. / (transitive) To irritate by rubbing; chafe.

(transitive) Obsolete spelling of abraid

(obsolete, rare) Broken away (from restraint). / Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious. / Curt in manner.

(transitive, archaic) To tear off or asunder. / To interrupt suddenly.

(poetic) Something which is abrupt; an abyss.