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abettor

abet·tor

UK/əˈbɛtə/ US/əˈbɛtɚ/ uncommon

noun

1.

one who helps or encourages or incites another

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Origin

From Middle English abettour, from Anglo-Norman abettour, from Old French abeter + -our (“-or”). See abet.

Phrases

  • aider and abettor

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