Entry 4 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Approver · Ap·prov·er · IPA /əˈpɹuːvɚ/ n. n. 01 n. One who approves. Formerly, one who made proof or trial. 1. One who approves. Formerly, one who made proof or trial. 2. An informer; an accuser.[Obs.] 3. One who confesses a crime and accuses another. See 1st Approvement, 2.(Eng. Law) See: Approvement 02 n. A bailiff or steward; an agent. 1. A bailiff or steward; an agent.(Eng. Law) [Obs.]