compurgator Meaning, Definition & Usage

Com"pur*ga`tor noun

Etymology

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Definitions

1. One who bears testimony or swears to the veracity or innocence of another. See Purgation; also Wager of law, under Wager. = character witness.

   All they who know me . . . will say they have reason in this matter to be my compurgators. Chillingworth.