grand juror

grand juror
a person serving on a grand jury. Also called grand juryman.
[1590-1600]

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  • grand juror — noun see grand jury …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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  • grand juror — A person serving upon a grand jury …   Ballentine's law dictionary

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