‖ proˈbator Obs. rare.
[L. probātor an examiner, approver, agent-n. f. probāre to prove.]
1. = approver1 1, appellant n. 1.
| [c 1290 Fleta ii. lii. §44 Illi autem qui a probatoribus ipsis mortuis fuerint appellati [etc.].] 1701 Cowell's Interpr., Probator, an Accuser, or Approver, or one who undertakes to prove a crime charg'd upon another. |
2. An examiner.
| 1691 H. Maydman Naval Spec. 182 Some nominated, and appointed for Probators. |