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Definition of Abridger
1. Noun. One who shortens or abridges or condenses a written work.
Generic synonyms: Redact, Redactor, Reviser, Rewrite Man, Rewriter
Derivative terms: Abbreviate, Abbreviate, Abridge
Definition of Abridger
1. n. One who abridges.
Definition of Abridger
1. Noun. One who abridges. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Abridger
1. one that abridges [n -S] - See also: abridges
Lexicographical Neighbors of Abridger
Literary usage of Abridger
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The British Critic, and Quarterly Theological Review by John Henry Newman, James Shergold Boone (1808)
"... the abridger probably thought, and we entirely agree with him, would be more
properly ... operating as a motive; and the abridger, with great propriety, ..."
2. Curiosities of Literature by Isaac Disraeli (1835)
"abridger*, Compilers, and Translators, are now alike regarded with contempt ;
yet to form their works with skill requires an exertion of judgment, ..."
3. The British Critic: A New Review (1808)
"... the abridger probably thought, and we entirely agree with him, would be more
properly treated in the ..."
4. An Appeal in Behalf of the Views of the Eternal World and State and the by Samuel Noble (1851)
"The Translator, being entirely ignorant of his subject, very often misrepresents
the abridger, and the abridger is very far from justly exhibiting his ..."
5. The Classical Journal (1813)
"Mr. Bryant and his abridger think that the river Arnon was to the south of Moab
... But the abridger will find, by giving a little attention <o the subject, ..."
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