A solemn recantation or renunciation on oath; as, an abjuration of heresy. / A repudiation on oath of a religious or political principle. / The act of abjuring.

A low or downcast condition; meanness of spirit; abasement; degradation. / (obsolete, chiefly figuratively) Something cast off; garbage. / (obsolete) The act of bringing down or humbling; casting down.

(nautical, aircraft) On the beam; at a right angle to the centerline or keel of a vessel or aircraft; being at a bearing approximately 090 Degrees or 270 Degrees relative.

(nautical, aircraft) Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft.

(nautical) Alongside.

Beaming, shining (especially with reference to a person's face or eyes).

The dignity, estate, term, or jurisdiction of an abbot or abbess.

A means of defense formed by felled trees, or sometimes by bent trees, the ends of whose branches are sharpened and directed outwards, or against the enemy, and more recently fortified with barbed wire.

Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing.

Of or pertaining to the abdomen; ventral. / (ichthyology) Having the ventral fins under the abdomen and behind the pectoral fins. / (ichthyology) Ventral, in describing a fin.