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Pronunciation : Coun"sel*or (koun"sl-r)
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [OE. conseiler, F. conseiller, fr. L. consiliarius, fr. consilium counsel.]
Definition : 1. One who counsels; an adviser. Can he that speaks with the tongue of an enemy be a good counselor, or no Shak.

2. A member of council; one appointed to advise a sovereign or chief magistrate.

Note: [See under Consilor.]

3. One whose profession is to give advice in law, and manage causes for clients in court; a barrister. Good counselors lack no clients. Shak.

[Written also counsellor.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913