affiant
|af-fi-ant|
C1
/əˈfaɪənt/
person making an affidavit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'affiant' originates from French, specifically the word 'affier,' where 'affier' meant 'to trust or have faith.'
Historical Evolution
'affier' transformed into the English word 'affiant' and has been used in legal contexts to refer to someone who swears an affidavit.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to trust or have faith,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who makes an affidavit.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
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