Kumpan — meaning in English

English meaning

• abettor noun A person who helps or encourages someone else to commit a crime.
• crony noun A person you know well and spend time with; a close friend.
• sidekick noun A close companion or assistant, especially to a more prominent or important person.

Senses

Kumpan is used for these senses in English:

• abettor One that abets an offender; one that incites; instigates; encourages. [First attested from 1350 to 1470.]
• abettor A supporter or advocate. [Late 16th century.]
• crony (informal, originally, Cambridge University) A close friend.

abettor — full definition

1. noun A person who helps or encourages someone else to commit a crime.
2. noun A person who supports or backs someone or something.

crony — full definition

1. noun A person you know well and spend time with; a close friend.
2. noun A trusted member of a criminal gang.

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