compurgator

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The result of his attempt to find compurgators is not known, but the Prioress had already failed to get four of her nuns to support her and had been pronounced guilty.

From Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 by Power, Eileen

One wonders what happened when the man produced compurgators and the lady failed to do so: for these misdemeanours à deux the compurgatorial system would seem a little uncertain.

From Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 by Power, Eileen

The narrative of Becket cost our compurgators, as it has many others, much shifting, and more omissions.

From Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature by Disraeli, Isaac

When, before the Conquest, disputes occurred amongst the English as to the possession of property, each party swore to the justice of his own case, brought compurgators, and summoned witnesses to declare in his favour.

From A Student's History of England, v. 1 (of 3) From the earliest times to the Death of King Edward VII by Gardiner, Samuel Rawson

Then the six compurgators came forward and vouched for Ventimore's fitness to receive the freedom.

From The Brass Bottle by Anstey, F.