Meaning of Compurgator | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Someone who vouches for another person's innocence, trustworthiness etc.
   historical
2. A character witness in canon law who swore an oath that the accused was innocent.
   historical
3. An ‘oath-helper’ in Anglo-Saxon or Germanic law who testified to the character of an accused person.
   historical

Equivalents

Examples

“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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