I. ˈfȯd.ə(r) noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English fautour, from Latin or Middle French; Middle French fauteur, from Latin fautor, from fautus (past participle of favēre to be favorable) + -or — more at favor
archaic : one that gives support : patron , protector , partisan , abettor
II. ˈfȯtər
Scotland
variant of faulter