FAVORER

Etymology

Noun

favorer (plural favorers)

One who favors.

Synonyms

• ally, backer, patron, proponent, supporter

Anagrams

• overfar

Source: Wiktionary


Fa"vor*er, n.

Definition: One who favors; one who regards with kindness or friendship; a well-wisher; one who assists or promotes success or prosperity. [Written also favourer.] And come to us as favorers, not as foes. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.

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