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[Welsh.] The carcase of an animal killed by a wolf or other predatory animal. (Ancient Laws and Inst. of Wales.) a-böar'd, adv. & prep. board.[ [BOARD.] L. As adverb: [Pref. aon; and 1. On board; into a ship. "And finding a ship sailing over unto Phenic i a, we went aboard, and set forth."- Acts xxi. 2. 2. On board; in a ship. "Pro.: Go, go, be gone to save your ship from wreck, Which cannot perish, having thee aboard." Shakesp.: Treo Gentlemen of Verona, 1. 2. Naut.: To fall aboard of is to come against another ship when one or both are in motion, or one at least is so. Aboard main- tack : The order to draw the main-tack, meaning the lower corner of the main-sail, down to the che -tree. All aboard! A call to go on board a ship, or (U. S.) to enter a railroad train, a street car or other vehicle, when it is on the point of starting. II. As preposition. [In Ital. a bor do.] 1. On board; into a ship. IMG:content-0031.png:[blocks in formation]