English

Adjective

aboil ‎(comparative more aboil, superlative most aboil)

1. In a boil; boiling. [First attested in the mid 19^th century.]^[1]

   In the kitchen several pots were aboil.

2. Figuratively, heated up; excited. [First attested in the mid 19^th century.]^[1]

   In the drawing room, several conversations were aboil.

Translations

Adverb

aboil ‎(not comparable)

1. In a boil; boiling. [First attested in the mid 19^th century.]^[1]
2. Figuratively, heated up; excited. [First attested in the mid 19^th century.]^[1]

References

1. 1 2 3 4 Lesley Brown (editor), The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary, 5th edition (Oxford University Press, 2003 [1933], ISBN 978-0-19-860575-7), page 6

Anagrams

• baloi