01 n. One who bears testimony or swears to the veracity or innocence of another. See Purgation; also Wager of law, under Wager.
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One who bears testimony or swears to the veracity or innocence of another. See Purgation; also Wager of law, under Wager. See: Purgation, Wager“All they who know me . . . will say they have reason in this matter to be my compurgators.” — Chillingworth.