Definition for AB-YS-SIN'I-AN

AB-YS-SIN'I-AN, a. [Ar. حَبَشٌ habashon, Abyssinians, Ethiopians, from حَبَشَ habasha, to collect, or congregate.]

  1. A name denoting a mixed multitude or a black race. – Ludolf. Castle.
  2. Belonging to Abyssinia.

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