compurgator

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Definition of compurgator

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noun

(historical)Someone who vouches for another person's innocence, trustworthiness etc.

“If a wise woman fell under suspicion from the authorities her neighbours might rally to her defence, providing compurgators in court, or drawing up certificates testifying to her innocence.”

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noun

(historical)Someone who vouches for another person's innocence, trustworthiness etc.

“If a wise woman fell under suspicion from the authorities her neighbours might rally to her defence, providing compurgators in court, or drawing up certificates testifying to her innocence.”
(historical)Someone who vouches for another person's innocence, trustworthiness etc.

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From Medieval Latin compurgator or Middle French compurgateur, from Latin compurgō (“to purify”).

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