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favorer

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

One who favors.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 1845, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Zanoni, London: Chapman & Hall, 1853, Dedicatory Epistle, First prefixed to the Edition of 1845, p. vi, I love it not the less because it has been little understood, and superficially judged by the common herd. It was not meant for them. I love it not the more, because it has found enthusiastic favourers amongst the Few.

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History

Etymology

From Middle English favourer, favourere; equivalent to favor + -er.