† ˈconusor, ˈconuzor Law. Obs. or arch.
Also 6 -our.
[a. AF. conusour, conis(s)our = OF. conois(s)eor, f. L. type cognōscitor-em (cf. It. conoscitore, Pr. conoisedor), f. cognōscĕre to know.]
Archaic form of cognizor: The party who made cognizance, esp. in a fine of land.
| 1574 tr. Littleton's Tenures 20 a, Wee..beare you fayth for the landes y{supt} wee hold of you your conusour. 1628 Coke On Litt. 77 a, So if the Conusor of a fine executorie of lands holden by Knights seruice, dyeth. 1818 Cruise Digest (ed. 2) V. 82 An affidavit shall be made, stating the time of the death of such conuzor or conuzors. Ibid. V. 544 He is not the issue in tail of the conusor of the fine. |