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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Abettour, n. Also: abaitter, abbator. [e.m.E. abettour (also ME. and AF.), abettor, and abetter (f. abet v.).] An abetter, encourager. —1584 Gray Lett. 25 (adyris or abettours of pirates). 1657 Balfour Ann. IV. 173 (an abaitter of all the mischeiffe); 174 (contriuers and abbators of divisione).
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"Abettour n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 26 Apr 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/abettour>
