- an
- I. indefinite article Etymology: Middle English, from Old English ān one — more at one Date: before 12th century a II Usage: see a II II. preposition Date: before 12th century a III,2 Usage: see a II III. conjunction or an' Date: 12th century 1. and 2. archaic if IV. abbreviation Etymology: Latin annum; annus year
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.