A person or firm that owes money; one in debt; one who owes a debt.
One who owes another anything, or is under obligation, arising from express agreement, implication of law, or principles of natural justice, to pay money or to fulfill some other obligation; in bankruptcy or similar proceedings, the person who is the subject of the proceeding.
Somebody who is recreant, who yields in combat; a coward or traitor.
Unfaithful to someone, or to one's duties or honour; disloyal, false.