compurgator noun. ['kɒmpǝ:geɪtǝ] M16.
[medieval Latin, from Latin COM- + purgator, from purgat-: see PURGATION, -OR. Cf. Old French compurgateur.]
1. Hist. A person who swore in favour of the character or credibility of an accused person when the latter swore an oath declaring his innocence. M16.

2. gen. A person who vouches for another; a character witness. E17.

■ com'purgatory adjective E17.

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