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and, specifically, hell, or the bottomless pit. Ye powers and spirits of this nethermost abyss. Milton. The throne is darkness, in the abyss of light. Dryden.

Belonging to, or resembling, an abyss; unfathomable. Abyssal zone (Phys. Geog.), one of the belts or zones into which Sir E. Forbes divides the bottom of the sea in describing its plants, animals, etc. It is the one furthest from the shore, embracing all beyond one hundred fathoms deep. Hence, abyssal animals, plants,…

Of or pertaining to Abyssinia. Abyssinian gold, an alloy of 90.74 parts of copper and 8.33 parts of zink. Ure.

Dread of a current of air.

Scotland; esp. the Highlands of Scotland. T. Cambell.

The country of Arabia. [Archaic & Poetic]

Same as Archpriest.

The absolute dominion of presbytery. Milton.

Fear of one's self; fear of being egotistical. [R.] Hare.

Pertaining to, or resembling, an infant; young or little; as, baby swans. "Baby figure" Shak.

A place where the nourishment and care of babies are offered for hire.

One who keeps a baby farm.

The business of keeping a baby farm.

A hoop suspended by an elastic strap, in which a young child may be held secure while amusing itself by jumping on the floor.

The state or period of infancy.

A place for children's dolls and dolls' furniture. Swift.

Like a baby; childish; puerile; simple. -- Ba"by*ish*ly, adv. -- Ba"by*ish*ness, n.

The state of being a baby.

Of or pertaining to the real or to the mystical Babylon, or to the ancient kingdom of Babylonia; Chaldean.

Pertaining to Babylon, or made there; as Babylonic garments,carpets, or hangings.