Etymology

abater

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Today it means: One who, or that which, abates. Full definition →

First used 16ᵗʰ century.Middle English abatere
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromabatere
  2. English todayabater

From Middle English abatere. Equivalent to abate + -er.

First known use, by meaning

  • From 16ᵗʰ century. One who, or that which, abates.

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