Etymology

abutter

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Today it means: One who, or that which, abuts, specifically, the owner of a contiguous estate. Full definition →

First used First attested in the late 17ᵗʰ century.
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The story

From abut + -er.

First known use, by meaning

  • First attested in the late 17ᵗʰ century. One who, or that which, abuts, specifically, the owner of a contiguous estate.

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