† anˈblow,v.Obs. [f. an- prefix 1 + blow; =OE.onbláwan; cf. ablow, which in sense 1 is prob. weakened from this, while in 2 it contains a- prefix 1.] To blow on or into, breathe upon, inspire. c1175Cotton Hom. 223 He worhte þa þane man..and him anbléow sáwle.