n. [ Written also counsellor. ] [ OE. conseiler, F. conseiller, fr. L. consiliarius, fr. consilium counsel. ] 1. One who counsels; an adviser. [ 1913 Webster ]
Can he that speaks with the tongue of an enemy be a good counselor, or no? Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A member of council; one appointed to advise a sovereign or chief magistrate. [ See under Consilor. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
3. One whose profession is to give advice in law, and manage causes for clients in court; a barrister.
Syn. -- advocate, counsel, counselor, counselor-at-law; attorney. [ 1913 Webster ]
Good counselors lack no clients. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp. [ PJC ]