REBUT


Meaning of REBUT in English

[ rɪ'bʌt ]

■ verb ( ~s , ~ting , ~ted )

1》 claim or prove to be false.

2》 archaic drive back or repel.

Derivatives

~table adjective

Origin

ME: from Anglo-Norman Fr. ~er , from OFr. re- (expressing opposition) + boter 'to butt'.

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