approver

1 of 2

noun (1)

ap·​prov·​er

-və(r)

plural -s

English law, obsolete

: bailiff, steward, agent

approver

2 of 2

noun (2)

"

plural -s

old English law

: one that makes an approvement

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Anglo-French aprouour, from Middle French aprouer to cause to profit + -our -or

Noun (2)

approve entry 1 + -er

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