Adjurer, -or

[f. ADJURE + -ER¹. The spelling in -or imitates the legal JUROR: see -OR.] One who adjures.

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1382. Wyclif, Prov. xxix. 24. The adiurere he herith [Vulg. adjurantem audit] and not shewith.

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1611. Cotgr., Adjurateur, An adjuror or earnest swearer.

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1838. Ld. Lytton, Leila, I. iv. 33. As he spoke, the adjuror himself rose, lifting his right hand.

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