ˈplēdə(r) noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English pleder, alteration of plaidur, plaitour, pletour, from Old French plaideor, from plaidier to plead + -eor -or — more at plead
1.
a. : one who conducts legal pleas especially in court : advocate
b. : one who files a legal pleading
2. : one who pleads : intercessor