▪ I. terminer1
in oyer and terminer: see oyer.
▪ II. † ˈterminer2 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 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. |