convocator
(ˈkɒnvəʊkeɪtə(r))
[a. L. convocātor (in Du Cange), agent-n. f. convocāre (see above).]
1. One who convokes an assembly.
| 1823 J. D. Hunter Captiv. N. Amer. 312 The convocation of their meetings..is rather capricious..Any individual may notify one, but..it will be attended..according to the respect entertained for the convocator. |
† 2. spec. A member of the convocation of tinners in Cornwall: also called stannator. Obs.
| 1602 Carew Cornwall (1811) 393 Persuant to the returns, the Convocators all met. 1739 Jonkin Note Ibid. i. (1811) 60 A list of the convocators and assistants, and a complete journal of the last convocation under Queen Anne. 1750 R. Pococke Trav. 135 The Stannary Courts and the Convocation..each [town] sending six convocators. 1778 [see convocation 5]. |