Middle English Dictionary Entry
adhērent n.
Entry Info
| Forms | adhērent n. Also aderent. |
| Etymology | OF & L ppl.; see adhērent ppl.. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
Follower, associate, supporter.
Associated quotations
- (1425) RParl.4.298a : And yat eche of hem be good Lord to alle ye Adherentes, Consaillers, and Favourers of yat oyer.
- (1430-1) RParl.4.377b : The said Owen and his adherantz wern exceptid in many generall graces and pardons.
- (1433-40) Doc.in Bentley Excerpta Hist.3 : Doo oure paix to be kept booth by theym & theyr servantes & adherentes.
- ?1435 Lond.Chron.Jul.(Jul B.2)91 : Neuer hereafter take causes nor quereles..ayenst the counceillors, adherentes, or ffauours off that othir.
- (1450) RParl.5.181b : By his myght and helpe of his adherentes.
- (1459) RParl.5.346a : Jakke Cade, youre grete Traitour, made a grete insurrection..to what entent and for whome, it was after confessed by some of hem, his adherentes.
- (1462) Paston (Gairdner)4.51 : Kyng Harry and his Aderents in Scotland schall be delyvered.
- (a1475) Fortescue Gov.E.(LdMisc 593)129 : Vnto þe tyme his said kyng hade made such ende with hym, his adherentes, and fauctours, as he desired.
- a1500(a1469) Let.Marg.Anjou in Camd.86 (Add 46846)69 : Nicholas B., with other his servants and adherents, hath, in riotouse wyse, assaulted our liegeman.