Proper noun
A surname originating as an occupation.
(very rare) A male given name transferred from the surname.
A township in Potter County, Pennsylvania.
A minor city in Hill County, Texas, named after Joseph Abbott.
A locality in Monte Partido, Buenos Aires province, Argentina.
A number of places in the United States:
An unincorporated community in Scott County, Arkansas.
An unincorporated community in Clay County, Mississippi, named after F. M. Abbott.
An unincorporated community in Hall County, Nebraska, named after Othman A. Abbott.
An unincorporated community in Craig County, Virginia.
An unincorporated community in Upshur County, West Virginia, named after postmaster Charles A. Abbott.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgI really don't know why this wasn't a career ending moment for Tony Abbott. Sexism is no better than racism. Julia Gillard
It gets boring at home. How many reruns of Abbott and Costello movies can a guy watch on TV? Bud Abbott
Neither Dexter nor I knew the first thing about running a small business. We were entrepreneurs the way Abbott and Costello were watercolorists. And so naturally it came to pass that Pieces of Mind was a hands-down, thumbs-up, flat-out success. James K. Morrow
Although in Abbott and Costello, and straight man was first. That's a very interesting concept. Harvey Korman
As we remember Abbott and Costello, As Laurel and Hardy can never die, Rowan and Martin will not be forgotten, But baby, we sure gonna try. Nipsey Russell
People are going to see both of us and think it's an Abbott and Costello kind of thing. It's not an easy switch. It's not an easy transition from TV to film. Ray Romano