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History of this Word

"about" is from "abutan" (round) spoken by people in England during 450-1100 A.D.

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Indicates surrounding. Shows where something is located in relation to something else. Can be used with many things.

	On we went, floating towards the heart of this strange place--with water all about us.
	He walked excitedly up and down, his thumbs thrust into the red silk sash that was knotted about his waist.