English Explanatory Dictionary

pleader

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. a person who pleads in court; an advocate
  2. someone who pleads or implores

Pronunciation

/ˈpliːdə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pleader.wav

Word forms

pleader pleaders

Etymology

Partly from Middle English pleder, pledere, equivalent to plead + -er; and partly from Middle English pledour, plaidour, from Anglo-Norman plaidur, pledour, Old French plaidëor, pledëor.

Derived words

counterpleader repleader special pleader
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