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backer

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back·er  (bkr)
n.
1. One that backs a person, group, or enterprise: financial backers of a ballet company.
2. One who bets on a contestant.
3. One who provides or works with backs or backing.

backer
Noun
a person who gives financial or other support
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.backerbacker - invests in a theatrical production
sponsor, supporter, patron - someone who supports or champions something

backer
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Spanish backer [ˈbækəʳ] npartidario/a;
(COMM) → promotor(a) m/f

French backer [ˈbækəʳ] npartisan m;
(Comm) → commanditaire m

German backer [ˈbækəʳ] n (Comm) → Geldgeber m
Italian backer [ˈbækəʳ] nsostenitore/trice;
(COMM) → fautore m

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I acted in the capacity of backer, or best-man, to the bridegroom; while a little limp pew opener in a soft bonnet like a baby's, made a feint of being the bosom friend of Miss Skiffins.
Now, that you've been to see me, and have consented to keep up the appearance before Wegg of remaining in it for a time, I have got a sort of a backer.
Well just then it was the word Thrift which was out in the streets walking arm in arm with righteousness, the inseparable companion and backer up of all such national catch-words, looking everybody in the eye as it were.
 
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