affiant n 1: a person who makes an affidavit
Affiant \Af*fi"ant\, n. [From p. pr. of OF. afier, LL. affidare. See {Affidavit}.] (Law) One who makes an affidavit. [U. S.] --Burrill. [1913 Webster] Syn: Deponent. See {Deponent}. [1913 Webster]