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fautor

noun (1)
fau·tor | \ˈfȯtə(r)\
plural -s

Definition of fautor 

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archaic

: one that gives support : patron, protector, partisan, abettor

fautor

noun (2)
fau·tor | \ˈfȯtər\

Scottish variant of

dialectal, British

: a wrongdoer especially against the church

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History and Etymology for fautor

Noun (1)

Middle English fautour, from Latin or Middle French; Middle French fauteur, from Latin fautor, from fautus (past participle of favēre to be favorable) + -or

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