Adjurers

/əˈdʒʊrərz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of adjurer; multiple people who make solemn oaths or sworn promises.

Etymology

Simple plural of adjurer, formed by adding -s to the singular noun. Maintains the same Latin root 'adjurare' as the singular form.

Kelly Says

In Old English courtrooms, multiple adjurers would swear together to guarantee someone's truthfulness—essentially a group of character witnesses under oath, creating accountability through social pressure and shared legal liability.

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