deductor
nounEtymology From Latin dēductor (“guide; founder”). See deduce.
1
Historical The formal patron of a Roman colony.
2
Synonym of pilot whale.
noun — 3 senses
Etymology From deduct + -or under influence from Latin dēductor.
One who deducts something, particularly one who deducts tax from wages or deducts certain expenditures from payment of tax.
Etymology From Latin dēductor (“guide; founder”). See deduce.
Historical The formal patron of a Roman colony.
Synonym of pilot whale.
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