[f. as prec. + -ER1.] One who makes an appeal; an appellant; spec. a. One who brings an accusation (see APPEAL sb. 1). b. One who carries his case to a higher court. (See also APPELLOR.)
1519. Horman, Vulg., 225. Wolde to god the false apelers [delatores] … were openly shamed.
1649. Selden, Laws of Eng., I. lxvii. (1739), 172. If the party appealed was acquitted, the appealer should not only render damages, but be imprisoned for a year.
1805. W. Taylor, in Ann. Rev., III. 319. If the newest authorities … do not satisfy the appealer.
