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bettor

noun bet·tor \ˈbe-tər\

: a person who makes a bet

Full Definition of BETTOR

: one that bets

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Variants of BETTOR

bet·tor or bet·ter \ˈbe-tər\

First Known Use of BETTOR

1609

Related to BETTOR

Synonyms: gambler, gamester, punter [chiefly British], wagerer

Rhymes with BETTOR

better, debtor, fetter, getter, letter, netter, petter, setter, sweater, tetter, whetter

BETTOR Defined for Kids

bettor

noun bet·tor \ˈbe-tər\

Definition of BETTOR for Kids

: someone that bets

Variants of BETTOR

bet·tor or bet·ter \ˈbe-tər\

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