English Explanatory Dictionary

abigeat

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Theft of cattle by driving it away with the intention of feloniously appropriating it.

Pronunciation

/əˈbɪd͡ʒi.ət/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-abigeat.wav

Word forms

abigeat

Etymology

From Latin abigeatus, from the verb ab agō (“to drive”).

Synonyms

rustling

Related words

abactor rustle
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