bester
bester noun: a fraudulent bookmaker. Also the comparative form of best.
Noun
bester (plural besters)
- A fraudulent bookmaker.
- […] "bouncers and besters," who cheat by laying wagers […]1853, The Scripture Readers' Journal, page 15
Proper noun capitalized: Bester
Bester (plural Besters)
- A surname.
Also used as
bester is also the comparative form of best.
Forms of bester
| Noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | besters |
| Proper noun | |
| plural | Besters |
Origin of bester
From best + -er.
Words that rhyme with bester
Questions about bester
- What does bester mean?
- Bester means a fraudulent bookmaker.
- What part of speech is bester?
- Bester can be a noun or a proper noun.
- What is the plural of bester?
- The plural of bester is besters.
Words near bester in the dictionary
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