demandant

noun

de·​man·​dant di-ˈman-dənt 

1

archaic : the plaintiff in a real action

2

archaic : one who makes a demand or claim

Word History

Etymology

Middle English demaundant, borrowed from Anglo-French, "questioner, claimant, plaintiff," noun derivative from present participle of demander, demaunder "to ask a question, claim as due" — more at demand entry 2

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1