abaddon

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Synonyms: abandon, abaddan

Antonyms: abandon, abaddan

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Proper noun

1. The [[destroyer]], or angel of the [[bottomless]] pit; [[Apollyon]];{{defdate|First attested from 1350 to 1470}}<ref name=SOED>{{R:SOED5|page=2}}</ref>
2. {{lb|en|poetic}} Hell; the bottomless pit; a place of destruction. {{defdate|Late 17^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>

Noun

1. {{lb|en|archaic|British slang}} An [[informer]]; a [[criminal]] who informs on other criminals to the authorities.

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