Avouchers

/əˈvaʊtʃərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of avoucher; multiple people who avouch, vouch for, or guarantee something.

Etymology

Plural formation of avoucher by adding -s.

Kelly Says

In medieval trials, multiple avouchers would stand together to support a claim—their collective credibility made the difference between innocence and guilt. It's a reminder that before written evidence, communities decided truth together.

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