oath-helper en · NOUN
Etymology
From oath + helper, probably a calque of German Eidhelfer (also Eideshelfer), Dutch eedhelper, West Frisian eedhelper.
Meanings
- (historical, qualifier:Anglo-Saxon) One brought into court to swear to the truth and testify on oath on behalf of the accused, to clear them from suspicion of crime.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| oath helper | alternative | lexicographic | |
| oath-helpers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |