Affeerer

/əˈfɪrər/ noun

Definition

An official who assesses and fixes the amount of fines or payments in medieval law.

Etymology

From 'affeer' (to assess) plus the agent suffix '-er' (one who does). Found in medieval English legal documents describing court officials.

Kelly Says

Medieval villages had 'affeerers'—officials whose job was to calculate exact fine amounts, showing how specialized legal roles were highly valued before modern bureaucracy.

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