Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for SUP-PORT-ER
SUP-PORT-ER, n.
- One that supports or maintains.
- That which supports or upholds; a prop, a pillar, &c. The sockets and supporters of flowers are figured. – Bacon.
- A sustainer; a comforter. The saints have a companion and supporter in all their miseries. – South.
- A maintainer; a defender. Worthy supporters of such a reigning impiety. – South.
- One who maintains or helps to carry on; as, the supporter of a war.
- An advocate; a defender; a vindicator; as, the supporters of religion, morality, justice, &c.
- An adherent; one who takes part; as, the supporter of a party or faction.
- In ship-building, a knee placed under the cat-head.
- Supporters, in heraldry, are figures of beasts that appear to support the arms. – Johnson.
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