[cf. Chald. to bring forth the first or early fruit; Heb. ēb verdure.] The fifth month of the Hebrew ancient sacred year, but the eleventh of the civil year. Also the twelfth month of the Syrian year, answering to August.
1833. Penny Cycl., I. 5. On the 1st day of Ab a fast is held in commemoration of the death of Aaron…. The month of Ab may begin in some years as early as the 10th July; in others as late as the 7th August.
