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countor

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English

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Etymology

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From count +‎ -or.

Noun

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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

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

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