countor

English

Etymology

count +‎ -or

Noun

countor (plural countors)

(obsolete, UK, law) An advocate or professional pleader; one who counted for his client, that is, orally pleaded his cause[1]

References

Alexander M[ansfield] Burrill (1850–1851) “COUNTOR”, in A New Law Dictionary and Glossary: […], volumes (please specify |part= or |volume=I or II), New York, N.Y.: John S. Voorhies, […], →OCLC.

“countor”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

Anagrams

contour, cornuto, crouton, croûton

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