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   Fautor (?), n. [L., contr. fr. favitor, fr. favere to be favorable: cf. F. fauteur. See Favor.] A favorer; a patron; one who gives countenance or support; an abettor. [Obs.]
   
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   The king and the fautors of his proceedings. Latimer.
   
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