appellor Law.
(əˈpɛˌlɔː(r), ˌæpɛˈlɔː(r))
Also 5–7 -our(e; aphet. pelour.
[a. AFr. apelour:—OFr. apeleor:—L. appellātōr-em, n. of agent f. appellā-re: see appeal and -or.]
One who accuses of crime, demands proof of innocence by wager of battle, or informs against an accomplice. (See also appealer, appellant.)
| c 1400 Harl. MS. Rolls Ser. VII. 519 Gunnildas nory karf the fals pelours hamme. 1440 Promp. Parv., Apechowre or apelowre, Appellator. 1660 R. Coke Power & Subj. 199 That thieves or appellors may confess their offences unto priests. 1768 Blackstone Comm. iv. xxiii, If the appellee be acquitted, the appellor..shall suffer one year's imprisonment. 1809 Tomlins Law Dict. H i b. 1851 [see appellee]. |