impeachern.
/ɪmˈpiːtʃə/ One who impeaches.† 1. One who prevents, hinders, or impedes. Obsolete.
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the world > action or operation > difficulty > hindrance > hindering completely or preventing > [noun] > that which > one who
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1641 J. Milton Reason Church-govt. 21 In stead of finding Prelaty an impeacher of Schisme or faction.
2. One who accuses or brings charges (of treason, etc.). See impeach v. 4, 5.
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society > law > administration of justice > general proceedings > accusation, allegation, or indictment > [noun] > one who accuses of crime
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1552 R. Huloet Abcedarium Anglico Latinum Accuser or empeacher, accusator.
1656 Earl of Monmouth tr. T. Boccalini Ragguagli di Parnasso 178 The Prince..appeared a friend to the impeachers.
1788 (title) Reflexions on Impeachers and Impeaching; addressed to Warren Hastings, Esq.
1877 J. A. Symonds Reviv. Learning in Renaissance in Italy 232 A violent impeacher and impugner of the living.
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