ABSTAINER


Meaning of ABSTAINER in English

/ab stay"neuhr/ , n.

1. a person who abstains from something regarded as improper or unhealthy, esp. the drinking of alcoholic beverages.

2. a person who abstains from anything.

[ 1525-35; ABSTAIN + -ER 1 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .