Etymology
Origin of righter
before 900; Middle English rightar executioner, Old English rihtere one who regulates. See right, -er 1
Example Sentences
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The time has never been righter, it seems to me.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 16, 2022
Cat burglar, con artist, master of disguise, Lupin is also a brilliant detective and righter of wrongs.
From Salon • Feb. 15, 2021
“As a solver of mysteries and a righter of historical wrongs, I live for this stuff,” Zax said.
From Washington Times • Aug. 15, 2019
Had Documenta 14 been lighter, brighter and righter, not to mention a box-office hit, would its budgetary overdraw have been grounds for disgrace?
From New York Times • Dec. 6, 2017
She hug me around my neck, say, “You’re righter than Miss Taylor.”
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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