nonjuror

English

/nɒnˈdʒʊəɹə/

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) Someone who refuses to swear a particular oath, specifically a clergyman who refused to take the oath of allegiance to William and Mary in 1689.
  • One who is not a juror.

Etymology

Prefix from English juror.

Origin

English

juror

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