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forfeiter|ˈfɔːfɪtə(r)|
[f. as prec. + -er1.]
One who forfeits: †a. An evil-doer. b. One who forfeits (property, etc.) or incurs forfeiture.
α1413Pilgr. Sowle (Caxton 1483) iv. xxxiv. 83 Offycers..to done execucion of lawe vpon forfetours. c1490Paston Lett. III. 365 Mysdoers and forfaytours, as wesellis [etc.]. 1611Shakes. Cymb. iii. ii. 38 Though forfeytours you cast in prison. 1642Rogers Naaman 607 Their forfeit is a double mulct and losse to the forfeiter. 1848Craig, Forfeiter, one who incurs punishment by forfeiting his bond.
β1535Stewart Cron. Scot. II. 544 Thair freindis als that tyme forȝet he nocht, Into the tyme that tha forfaltouris inbrocht. 1560Rolland Crt. Venus iv. 262 Desperance was found ane Forfaltour. |