Backer
a person who supports or aids a person, cause, enterprise, etc.
a person who bets on a competitor in a race or contest.
canvas or other material used for backing.
Contemporary Examples
When a golfer is out there on the course, any new bet he makes is probably made with his own money, without the help of a backer.
Portrait of the Consummate Con Man John Lardner May 16, 2014
backer says he relishes the idea of the issue going to court.
Hillary’s SuperPAC War Proves Yet Again That Campaign Finance Needs a Fix Michelle Cottle January 27, 2014
How does Ready for Hillary respond to the allegation from backer et al?
Hillary’s SuperPAC War Proves Yet Again That Campaign Finance Needs a Fix Michelle Cottle January 27, 2014
Ironically, Hezbollah and its backer Iran have not always had an antagonistic relationship with al-Qaeda.
Hezbollah, Jabhat al-Nusra Set for Showdown in Syria Jamie Dettmer March 13, 2013
In the cover story, Ferguson says he was a McCain backer who decided to be a “good loser.”
On Niall Ferguson Michael Tomasky August 19, 2012
Historical Examples
Ford drew a breath of relief and shook hands with his backer.
Empire Builders Francis Lynde
“That’s what the Public are up against in this game,” sneered the backer of Lucretia.
Thoroughbreds W. A. Fraser
“I’ll take two to one The Dutchman gets it,” said a backer of that horse.
Thoroughbreds W. A. Fraser
He was fond of Szczepanik and Szczepanik’s backer, Mr. Kleinburg.
Mark Twain, A Biography, 1835-1910, Complete Albert Bigelow Paine
Be my backer in this enterprise and let the future wipe out the mistakes of the past.
The Long Chance Peter B. Kyne
noun
a person who gives financial or other support
a person who bets on a competitor or contestant
n.
“supporter,” 1580s, agent noun from back (v.).
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