abater

English

/əˈbeɪ.tɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • One who, or that which, abates.

Etymology

Suffix from English abate (enter without right after the owner dies and before the heir takes over, beat down, do away with).

Origin

English

abate

Gloss

enter without right after the owner dies and before the heir takes over, beat down, do away with

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