1. One who, or that which, serves to bring to, or keep in, mind; a memento; a memorial; a reminder. “Premature consolation is but the remembrancer of sorrow.” Goldsmith. “Ye that are the lord’s remembrancers.” Isa. lxii. 6. (Rev. Ver. ).
2. A term applied in England to several officers, having various functions, their duty originally being to bring certain matters to the attention of the proper persons at the proper time. “The remembrancer of the lord treasurer in the exchequer.” Bacon.
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