abet

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive|crime}} To [[incite]]; to [[assist]] or [[encourage]] by aid or [[countenance]] in crime. {{defdate|ca. 1350|1470}}<ref name=SOED>{{R:SOED5|page=4}}</ref>
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[support]], [[countenance]], [[maintain]], [[uphold]], or [[aid]] (any good cause, opinion, or action). {{defdate|late 16th c.}}<ref name=SOED/>
3. {{lb|en|obsolete|transitive}} To [[urge]] on, [[stimulate]] (a person to do) something desirable. {{defdate|late 14th|early 17th c.}}<ref name=Chamber>{{R:CDOE|page=6}}</ref>
4. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To back up one's forecast of a doubtful issue, by staking money, etc., to [[bet]].

Noun

1. {{lb|en|obsolete}} Fraud or cunning. {{defdate|mid 12th|mid 14th c.}}<ref name=SOED/>
2. {{lb|en|obsolete}} An act of abetting; of [[help]]ing; of giving [[aid]]. {{defdate|ca. 1350|1470}}<ref name=SOED/>

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