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aweigh

Syllabification: (a·weigh)
Pronunciation: /əˈwā/
Definition of aweigh

adjective

Nautical
  • (of an anchor) raised just clear of the sea or riverbed.

Origin:

early 17th century: from a-2 'on'+ weigh1

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