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hushabye

hushabye is the alternative spelling of hushaby.

Meaning of hushaby

Interjection

  1. (archaic) hush and be still; a lull to sleep
    • Hush-a-by, baby, upon the tree-top; / When the wind blows the cradle will rock; / When the bough breaks the cradle will fall; / Down will come cradle and baby and all.1805, Songs for the Nursery, page 5

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Questions about hushabye

What is hushabye the alternative spelling of?
Hushabye is the alternative spelling of hushaby.

Words near hushabye in the dictionary

  1. hush-ups
  2. hushabied
  3. hushabies
  4. hushable
  5. hushaby
  6. hushabye
  7. hushabying
  8. hushed
  9. hushed down
  10. hushed one's mouth
  11. hushed up

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