REBUT


Meaning of REBUT in English

v.tr. (rebutted, rebutting) 1 refute or disprove (evidence or a charge). 2 force or turn back; check. rebutment n. rebuttable adj. rebuttal n.

[ ME f. AF rebuter, OF rebo(u)ter (as RE-, BUTT(1)) ]

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