| Share
 
Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—E

Edge Away

(To). To move away very gradually, as a ship moves from the edge of the shore. Often called egg. (Anglo-Saxon, ecg, an edge; ecg-clif, is a sea cliff.)

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
Edge-bone
Edge
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

More on Edge Away from Infoplease:

  • Edge Away - Edge Away (To). To move away very gradually, as a ship moves from the edge of the shore. Often ...
  • Dictionary of Phrase and Fable: E - Definitions, origins, and illustrative excerpts for words, phases, and literary allusions starting with "E"

Related Content

24 X 7

Private Tutor

Click Here for Details
24 x 7 Tutor Availability
Unlimited Online Tutoring
1-on-1 Tutoring
Explore Online Math Tutoring , Science Questions