n. [ L.: cf. F. cr&unr_;diteur. See Credit. ] 1. One who credits, believes, or trusts. [ 1913 Webster ]
The easy creditors of novelties. Daniel. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. One who gives credit in business matters; hence, one to whom money is due; -- correlative to debtor. [ 1913 Webster ]
Creditors have better memories than debtors. Franklin. [ 1913 Webster ]