admanuensis

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noun

In old English law, one taking a corporal oath, that is, by laying the hand on the Bible, in distinction from one taking the oath in other forms, or affirming.

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Meanings

noun
  1. UKhistoricallawIn old English law, one taking a corporal oath, that is, by laying the hand on the Bible, in distinction from one taking the oath in other forms, or affirming.

Origin

See ad- and amanuensis.

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APA

admanuensis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/admanuensis

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“admanuensis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/admanuensis. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “admanuensis,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/admanuensis.

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