n. 1. One who approves. Formerly, one who made proof or trial. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. An informer; an accuser. [ Obs. ] Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Eng. Law) One who confesses a crime and accuses another. See 1st Approvement, 2. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ See 2d Approve, v. t. ] (Eng. Law) A bailiff or steward; an agent. [ Obs. ] Jacobs. [ 1913 Webster ]