abidance

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English abiden, from Old English ābīdan (“wait”), from ā + bīdan (“to bide, remain”) + ance. abide +‎ -ance. === Pronunciation === (US) IPA(key): /əˈbaɪd.n̩s/, /əˈbaɪd.n̩ts/ === Noun === abidance (plural abidances) The act of abiding or continuing; abode; stay; continuance; dwelling. [Early 17th century.] Adherence; compliance; conformity. [Early 19th century.] ==== Translations ==== === References ===