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praiser en · NOUN · etymology 1

Pronunciation

  • /ˈpɹeɪzə(ɹ)/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English preiser; equivalent to praise + -er.

Meanings

  1. One who praises.
  2. (obsolete) An appraiser; a valuator.

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praiser en · NOUN · etymology 2

Pronunciation

  • /ˈpɹeɪzə(ɹ)/

Etymology

From praise + -er (“Variety -er”).

Meanings

  1. A publicist.
    • Palladium execs and praisers gave out close to 1,200 passes for Sonny Burke's opening Tuesday. 1951 October 13, Billboard, page 18:

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