FAVORITES
Noun
favorites
plural of favorite
Proper noun
Favorites
plural of Favorite
Source: Wiktionary
FAVORITE
Fa"vor*ite, n. Etym: [OF. favorit favored, F. favori, fem. favorite,
p.p. of OF. favorir, cf. It. favorito, frm. favorita, fr. favorire to
favor. See Favor.]
1. A person or thing regarded with peculiar favor; one treated with
partiality; one preferred above others; especially, one unduly loved,
trusted, and enriched with favors by a person of high rank or
authority.
Committing to a wicked favorite All public cares. Milton.
2. pl.
Definition: Short curls dangling over the temples; -- fashionable in the
reign of Charles II. [Obs.] Farquhar.
3. (Sporting)
Definition: The competitor (as a horse in a race) that is judged most
likely to win; the competitor standing highest in the betting.
Fa"vor*ite, a.
Definition: Regarded with particular affection, esteem, or preference; as,
a favorite walk; a favorite child. "His favorite argument." Macaulay.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition