Synonyms for compurgator
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Someone who vouches for another person's innocence, trustworthiness etc. A character witness in canon law who swore an oath that the accused was innocent.
Related words
- Word family
- compurgation
Forms
- Plural
- compurgators → oath-helpers…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| compurgator | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.