I. ˈfan(t)sēə(r), ˈfaan-, ˈfain-, -siə- noun
( -s )
Etymology: fancy (II) + -er
1.
a. : one that has a special liking for or interest in a particular object, subject, or field : enthusiast
fanciers of liturgical music
b. : a person who breeds or grows some kind of animal or plant with the intent of approaching some standard of excellence
a pigeon fancier
the multitude of African violet fanciers
2. : one that employs or depends upon imagination (as in artistic designing or reaching decisions) : imaginer
a fancier of foolish schemes
II.
comparative of fancy