fautor

noun fau·tor \ ˈfȯtə(r) \

Definition of fautor

plural -s

archaic

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

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Origin and Etymology of fautor

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