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giver.

One who gives; a donor or contributor.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɡɪvə/Received-Pronunciation[ˈɡɪvə]Received-Pronunciation/ˈɡɪvɚ/General-American[ˈɡɪvɚ] ~ [ˈɡɪvɹ̩]General-American
  1. One who gives; a donor or contributor.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English gevar, gyffare, variants (due to English given (“to give”)) of Middle English yevere, ȝevere, ȝyvere, equivalent to give + -er. Cognate with German Geber (“donor”).

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