Complete Definition of "supporter"

English
wikipedia

Pronunciation
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-��(r)t�(r)|-��(r)t�(r)

Etymology
to support + -er

Noun
en-noun

  1. Something that supports a structure such as a building.
  2. A person who supports, promotes, advocates or champions a cause or movement; an adherent.

#heraldry An animal or figure that supports a shield in a coat of arms.

  1. A garter worn around the leg to support a sock or stocking

#*1957, w:J. D. Salinger|J. D. Salinger, "Zooey", in, 1961, w:Franny and Zooey|Franny and Zooey, 1991 LB Books edition, page 117,
#*:From the radiator, where he was attaching supporters to his socks, Zooey glanced up at her.


French
Etymology 1
From L. supportare.

Pronunciation
IPA|/sy.p��.te/

Verb
supporter
#to support
#to bear
#: Je ne supporte pas le mot injustice. (w:François Pérusse|François Pérusse) - I can't bear the word injustice.

Etymology 2
From E. #English|supporter

Pronunciation
IPA|/sy.p��.t��/

Noun
fr-noun|m
#sport #English|supporter, fan

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Revision and Credits for"supporter"
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