Obs. Also 5 termynour. [a. AF. terminour = F. termineur (13th c. in Godef.), agent-n. from terminer to TERMINE.] a. One who or that which terminates, ends, or limits. b. One who or that which determines or decides.
[a. 1400. Langl., P. Pl., C. IV. 109 [see TERMISON quot.].]
1496. Dives & Paup. (W. de W.), VII. xv. 301/2. Consuetude or custome in lawe posytyue … is exposytour & termynour of the lawe.
1675. Woodhead, etc., Paraphr. St. Paul, 38. The terminer and bound; the scope and aim; the perfection and accomplisher.
