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backer Noun a person who gives financial or other support
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backer noun 1. supporter, second, ally, angel (informal) patron, promoter, subscriber, underwriter, helper, benefactor Translations (COMM) → promotor(a) m/f (Comm) → commanditaire m (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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