Definitions For Aboil

Adverb

{{en-adv, -}} In a boil; boiling. First attested in the mid 19th century.{{R:SOED5, page=6}} Figuratively, heated up; excited. First attested in the mid 19th century.

Adjective

In a boil; boiling. First attested in the mid 19th century.{{R:SOED5, page=6}} : {{ux, en, In the kitchen several pots were aboil.}} (figurative) Heated up; excited. First attested in the mid 19th century.

Translations

Dutch: aan de kook, kokend Finnish: kiehua, alt=kiehumassa Portuguese: fervente Dutch: opgewonden, in alle staten, over zijn toeren Finnish: kuuma, alt=kuumana

Etymology

a + boil + gloss1=in, on

Anagrams

abilo, bailo, baloi, labio-