barrator

noun

bar·ra·tor ˈber-ə-tər

ˈba-rə-

variants or less commonly barrater

: one who engages in barratry

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of barrator was in the 15th century

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Style

“Barrator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barrator. Accessed 26 Jan. 2023.

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