Convict
Defined in 1 dictionary — Black's (1891)
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
x. One who has been condemned by a court. One who has been adjudged guilty of a crime or misdeweanor. Usually spoken of condemned felons or the prisoners in penitentiaries, Formerly a man was said to be convict when he had been found guilty of treason or felony, but before judgment had been passed on him, after which he was said to be attaint, (g. v.) Co. Litt. 3908.