abator Meaning & Definition
/əˈbeɪt.ə/
What Does Abator Mean?
Abator is a noun that means a person who, without right, enters into a freehold on the death of the last possessor, before the heir or devisee.
Word Facts for Abator
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /əˈbeɪt.ə/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Plural | abators |
Abator Definition (Noun)
- a person who, without right, enters into a freehold on the death of the last possessor, before the heir or devisee
Noun
- one who abates, ends, or does away with a nuisance
Synonyms of Abator
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Abator synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
abator (plural abators)
Words That Rhyme With Abator
Origin of Abator
Origin 1: From abate (“to enter without right after the owner dies and before the heir takes over”) + -or.[1] From Anglo-Norman.
Origin 2: From abate (“do away with”) + -or.[1] From Middle English, from Old French.
Pronouncing Abator
You say abator as /əˈbeɪt.ə/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (beɪt).