n. [ L. informans, -antis, p. pr. of informare. See Inform, v. t. ] 1. One who, or that which, informs, animates, or vivifies. [ Obs. ] Glanvill. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. One who imparts information or instruction. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. One who offers an accusation; an informer. See Informer. [ Obs. or R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
It was the last evidence of the kind; the informant was hanged. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]