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Definitions
person who makes a gift of property
Word origin
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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01“Generous donor”5 letters
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