souteneur

noun

sou·​te·​neur
¦sütə¦nər,
+V -¦nər‧;
−R -¦nə̄,
+vowel in a word following without pause -¦nər‧ or -¦nə̄ also -¦nə̄r
plural -s

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, supporter, provider, from Old French susteneur, from sustenir to support, provide, sustain + -eur -or

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“Souteneur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/souteneur. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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