Abord, in French, is approach, arrival, or a landing.
"The Grammar of English Grammars"
Goold Brown
Vhen I stood at dthe ship and see you coming Abord du San Miguel I vas so happy, for I haf fear for a dull voyage.
"Under the Southern Cross"
Elizabeth Robins
"See," he says, "she vill gif you all dthose limes if you gif back dthat plantain, you vill be glad of limes Abord du San Miguel."
"Under the Southern Cross"
Elizabeth Robins
