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orby

[ awr-bee ]

adjective

, Archaic.
, or·bi·er, or·bi·est.
  1. like or pertaining to an orb.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of orby1

First recorded in 1605–15; orb + -y 1
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Example Sentences

Mrs. Orby Frimmely appears, gentlemen and ladies crowd about her.

Mrs. Orby Frimmely says, that “it's wonderful to 62her, how Mr. Soames thinks of all the clever things he writes.”

Mr. Orby Frimmely, having been busy in the City all the week, is what he calls “taking it out” in bed on Sunday morning.

Mr. Orby Frimmely wants to know if I will stroll out with him and meet the Signor returning.

Mrs. Orby Frimmely (thinks that his opinion, at all events, is worth having, and says) I'm so glad you liked it.

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