Law. Also 5–7 -our(e; aphet, pelour. [a. AFr. apelour:—OFr. apeleor:—L. appellātōr-em, n. of agent f. appellā-re: see APPEAL and -OR.] One who accuses of crime, demands proof of innocence by wager of battle, or informs against an accomplice. (See also APPEALER, APPELLANT.)
c. 1400. Harl. MS., Rolls Ser. VII. 519. Gunnildas nory karf the fals pelours hamme.
c. 1440. Promp. Parv., Apechowre or apelowre, Appellator.
1660. R. Coke, Power & Subj., 199. That thieves or appellors may confess their offences unto priests.
1768. Blackstone, Comm., IV. xxiii. If the appellee be acquitted, the appellor … shall suffer one year’s imprisonment.
1809. Tomlins, Law Dict., H i b.
1851. [see APPELLEE].
