COMPURGATOR


Meaning of COMPURGATOR in English

ˈkäm(ˌ)pərˌgād.ər noun

( -s )

Etymology: Medieval Latin, from Latin compurgatus + -or

: one that defends or supports another

spoke most kindly as my compurgators — H.J.Laski

specifically : one that under oath vouches for the blameless character or conduct of an accused person attempting thereby to vindicate him

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