# abettor

> English word · Noun · IPA /əˈbɛtə/

## Definitions
1. One that abets an offender; one that incites; instigates; encourages.
2. A supporter or advocate.

## Etymology
From Middle English abettour, from Anglo-Norman abettour, from Old French abeter + -our (“-or”). See abet.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/abettor