absconder

/æbˈskɑn.dɚ/

UK: /æbˈskɒn.də/

ÆBSKⱭN · dɚ (2 syllables)

English Noun
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Definition

A person who absconds.

Etymology

From abscond + -er.

Example Sentences

  • "[…] unless such an Act of Grace do reach insolvent Absconders, who to shun the Cruelty of their severe Creditors confine themselves out of their Reach, ’tis humbly conceived, ’twill be but half an Act of Grace."
  • "What else could it all mean but that Mr. Robert Weymouth was an absconder—was about to fly with the bank’s remaining funds […]"
  • "Steve and I sneaked immediately, like beaten curs, like cowards, like absconders from justice."
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