Abernethian
/ˌabəˈnɛθɪən/ /ˌabəˈniːθɪən/adjective
Of, relating to, or associated with the surgeon John Abernethy or his theories of medicine; specifically designating a blunt manner of speaking reminiscent of that attributed to Abernethy (now rare ).
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Monthly Gazette Health. From the name of John Abernethy + -ian.
- every man for himself and the Devil take the hindmost
- every man has his price
- every man jack
- every nook and corner
- every nook and cranny
- every now and again (or now and then)
- every one
- everyone
- every other (or every second)
- ever yours
- every penny
- everyplace
- every second
- every so often
- everything
- everything but the kitchen sink
- everything in the garden is rosy
- every time
- every trick in the book
- everywhere
- everywhere else
- every whichaway
- every which way
- every whit
- Everywoman