adown Meaning, Definition & Usage

A*down" adverb

Etymology

OE. adun, adoun, adune. AS. of dune off the hill. See Down.

Definitions

1. From a higher to a lower situation; downward; down, to or on the ground. Archaic "Thrice did she sink adown." Spenser.

A*down" preposition

Definitions

1. Down. Archaic & Poetic

   Her hair adown her shoulders loosely lay displayed. Prior.