rebutter

1 of 2

noun (1)

re·but·ter ri-ˈbə-tər

: the answer of a defendant in matter of fact to a plaintiff's surrejoinder

rebutter

2 of 2

: one that rebuts

Etymology

Noun (1)

Anglo-French rebuter, reboter, from reboter, verb

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1540, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1794, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of rebutter was in 1540

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Style

“Rebutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rebutter. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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rebutter

1 of 2 noun

re·but·ter

: the answer of a defendant in matter of fact to a plaintiff's surrejoinder

rebutter

2 of 2 noun

: one that rebuts

Etymology

Noun

Anglo-French reboter, from reboter to rebut

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