ppl. a. and sb. [ad. L. attestānt-em, pr. pple. of attestāri to ATTEST: see -ANT.] A. ppl. adj. Attesting, bearing witness. B. sb. One who attests (by signature), an attester.
1880. H. Coote, Gild of Knts., 8. A MS. deed to which these knights are attestants.