countor

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

count +‎ -or

Noun[edit]

countor (plural countors)

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

References[edit]

  1. ^ 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.

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