Dictionary entry

Creditor

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Cred″it‐or (kr?d″?t–?r), n. [L.: cf. F. cr�diteur. See Credit.] 1. One who credits, believes, or trusts.

The easy creditors of novelties.

Daniel.

2. One who gives credit in business matters; hence, one to whom money is due; — correlative to debtor.

Creditors have better memories than debtors.

Franklin.