granter

noun

grant·​er ˈgrantə(r) How to pronounce granter (audio)
-aan-
-ain-
-ȧn-
plural -s
: one that grants

Word History

Etymology

Middle English graunter, from graunten to grant + -er

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“Granter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/granter. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.

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