Abraid

Verb

Definition: To awaken, rouse, or startle someone.

Synonyms: Awaken, Rouse, Startle

Antonyms: Calm, Soothe, Lull

Examples:

The loud noise abraided the sleeping child.
The unexpected news abraided her from her daydream.

Mnemonics:

'Abraid' sounds like "awake" + "braid", imagine someone waking you up by braiding your hair.

Etymology:

Origin:

Old English 'abraiden', from a- (intensive) + 'braidan' (move suddenly)

Historical Usage:

The word 'abraid' was commonly used in Old English and Middle English to mean 'to startle' or 'awake', but it is now obsolete except in some dialects.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Abruptly abraid"

Explanation:

Refers to being suddenly awakened or aroused.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing 'abraid' with 'abrade'.

Explanation:

'Abraid' and 'abrade' are distinct words with different meanings. 'Abraid' means to awaken or rouse, while 'abrade' means to wear away or scrape.