the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. Manner of approaching or accosting; address.
v. To approach; to accost.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. Arrival; approach.
n. Manner of accosting; address; salutation.
To approach; accost.
At a loss.
Used in the following extract probably for abroad, in the sense of adrift.
Word Usage
"They are often decisive; I confess they are a good deal so with me: and I cannot wish for further acquaintance with a man whose first 'abord' and address displease me."