Where does “oyer” come from?
Oyer comes from Old French oyer, meaning to hear or listen.
oyer (English): A hearing in a civil case which is based on the...
Definitions
- A hearing in a civil case which is based on the...
Ancestry of “oyer”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Anglo-Norman | oyer | Alternative form of oïr; hear |