summoner Definition
- 1a person who summons someone to court
- 2an official who cites people to appear before a church court
Using summoner: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "summoner" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The summoner delivered the subpoena to the defendant.
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The summoner was responsible for ensuring that witnesses appeared in court.
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The summoner was tasked with enforcing the church's laws and regulations.
summoner Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with summoner
summoner's tale
one of the stories in Chaucer's 'Canterbury Tales', which satirizes the summoner's profession and character
Example
The Summoner's Tale is a humorous and irreverent story about a friar and a devil.
summoner's fee
a fee paid to a summoner for summoning someone to court
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The summoner's fee was often seen as an unjust burden on the poor.
summoner's office
the position or role of a summoner
Example
He was appointed to the summoner's office after years of loyal service to the church.
Origins of summoner
from Old English 'summonian', meaning 'to call, summon'
Summary: summoner in Brief
A 'summoner' [ˈsʌmənər] is a person who summons someone to court or an official who cites people to appear before a church court. The term is often associated with Chaucer's 'Canterbury Tales,' specifically the 'Summoner's Tale.' Other phrases include 'summoner's fee' and 'summoner's office.' Synonyms for 'summoner' include 'process server,' 'court officer,' 'bailiff,' and 'usher.'
