Abaddon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Abaddon is a noun meaning (archaic, British slang) An informer; a criminal who informs on other criminals to the authorities.
Meaning
(archaic, British slang) An informer; a criminal who informs on other criminals to the authorities.
Example Sentences
The prisoner, Money Moses, better known among thieves and fences as Moses the abaddon, has been, to my knowledge, for the last twenty years a receiver and dealer in stolen property.
Word Forms
- abaddons
Synonyms for abaddon
Depending on context, synonyms include grass, nark, informant.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include abyss, lucifer, archfiend.
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