From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48: Pleader \Plead"er\, n. [F. plaideur.] 1. One who pleads; one who argues for or against; an advotate. [1913 Webster] So fair a pleader any cause may gain. --Dryden. [1913 Webster] 2. (Law) One who draws up or forms pleas; the draughtsman of pleas or pleadings in the widest sense; as, a special pleader. [1913 Webster]
Pleader \Plead"er\, n. [F. plaideur.] 1. One who pleads; one who argues for or against; an advotate. [1913 Webster]
So fair a pleader any cause may gain. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
2. (Law) One who draws up or forms pleas; the draughtsman of pleas or pleadings in the widest sense; as, a special pleader. [1913 Webster]
