aboon
prep. C2 Proficiency aboon
prep. above or higher than something else. You might see this word in old stories or in Scottish English.
prep. above or higher in position; situated on a superior level. Primarily found in Scottish English and archaic or dialectal contexts.
The birds flew aboon the tall trees.
The old stone bridge was built aboon the river to protect the village from floods.
In the ancient manuscript, the scribe described the castle as standing aboon the valley, a solitary sentinel against the stormy sky.
From Middle English abone, abowne, from abuven, from Old English abūfan (“above”).