The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Abord \A*bord"\, n. [F.] Manner of approaching or accosting; address. --Chesterfield. [1913 Webster]The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Abord \A*bord"\, v. t. [F. aborder, [`a] (L. ad) + bord rim, brim, or side of a vessel. See Border, Board.] To approach; to accost. [Obs.] --Digby. [1913 Webster]