Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Edward Symmons (c1607–1649), Church of England clergyman and author. From post-classical Latin ab intra from within from classical Latin ab from + without object.
Definition of ab intra in US English:
ab intra
adverbab ˈɪntrə
rare
From within, from the inside.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Edward Symmons (c1607–1649), Church of England clergyman and author. From post-classical Latin ab intra from within from classical Latin ab from + without object.