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bestower|bɪˈstəʊə(r)| Also 6 -ar. [f. as prec. + -er1.] One who bestows.
1548Udall, etc. Erasm. Par. 1 Cor. iv. 1 Stewardes and bestowars of other mennes goodes. 1612T. Taylor Comm. Titus ii. 11 Gifts and good turnes haue great power to hold mens hearts to the bestower. 1721R. Keith Kempis' Vall. Lillies xxxi. 95 The Bestower of eternal Rewards. 1879R. Douglas Confuc. iii. 77 The..bestower of destiny. |