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giver

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɪvə/

The English word “giver” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. One who gives; a donor or contributor.

Etymology

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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