Abramman
US/ˈeɪ.bɹəmˌmæn/
Abramman is the alternative form of Abraham man.
Meaning of Abraham man
Noun
Abraham man (plural Abraham men)
- A mentally ill beggar.
- Any beggar who pretends to be ill, physically or mentally, to obtain alms.
- An Abraham man is he that walketh bare armed, and bare legged, and fayneth hymselfe mad, and caryeth a packe of wool, or a stycke with baken on it, or such lyke toy, and nameth himselfe poore Tom.1561, John Awdely, The Fraternitye of Vacabondes
Forms of Abramman
| plural | Abrammen |
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Questions about Abramman
- What is Abramman the alternative form of?
- Abramman is the alternative form of Abraham man.
- How do you pronounce Abramman?
- Abramman is pronounced /ˈeɪ.bɹəmˌmæn/ (US).
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