testator

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who makes or has made a legally valid will.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɛˌsteɪ.tɚ/ /tɛsˈteɪ.tɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-testator.wav

Word forms

testator testators testatour

Etymology

From Latin testator (“one who makes a will, in Late Latin also one who bears witness”), from testari (“to bear witness, make a will”). See testament.

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