advancern.

Brit.

/ədˈvɑːnsə/,

/ədˈvansə/, U.S.

/ədˈvænsər/

Forms:

α. late Middle English–1500s auauncer, late Middle English–1600s avauncer, 1500s auancer; Scottish pre-1700 avancear.

β. 1500s aduancer, 1500s aduauncer, 1500s– advancer; also Scottish pre-1700 aduancar, pre-1700 aduancer, pre-1700 adwancer.

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: advance v., -er suffix¹.

Etymology: < advance v. (compare forms at that entry) + -er suffix¹. Compare Old French avanceor, Middle French advanceur, Middle French, French avanceur (1226; earliest in sense ‘person who praises another person’), Italian avanzatore (a1294).In sense 7 apparently rendering classical Latin clīmax or its etymon Hellenistic Greek κλῖμαξ climax n.

†1. A forward-pointing branch of a deer's antlers; spec. each of those on the front edge of the palm in an adult male fallow deer ( Dama dama). Obsolete.

ΘΚΠ

the world > animals > mammals > group Ungulata (hoofed) > group Ruminantia (sheep, goats, cows, etc.) > male > [noun] > body and parts > antler > branch

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startc1400

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advancer1486

knag1578

speer1607

spire1607

snag1673

tang1688

point1780

1486 Bk. St. Albans sig. eiiii Too braunchis first pawmyd he most haue And .iiij. avauncers.

1677 E. Coles Eng. Dict. (new ed.) Avauncers, the second branches of the Harts-horns.

1686 N. Cox Gentleman's Recreation (ed. 3) 12 [Terms for the Attire] of a Buck, the Bur, the Beam, the Brow-Antlier, the Back-Antlier, the Advancer, Palm, and Spellers.

1728 E. Chambers Cycl. Advancer, among Hunters, is one of the Starts, or Branches of a Buck's Attire, between the back Antler and the Palm.

1827 E. Griffith et al. Cuvier's Animal Kingdom IV. 85 Additional advancers and spillers, or snags on the anterior and posterior parts of the palm.

1836 C. F. Partington Brit. Cycl. Nat. Hist. II. 257/1 The horns of the male fallow-deer, or buck, are divergent, terminated above by a flattened longitudinal palm, toothed with what are termed advancers.

2. A person who or thing which praises, supports, or promotes something, esp. an enterprise or cause.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > approval or sanction > commendation or praise > [noun] > one who commends or praises

lover?c1225

praisera1382

allower1528

advancer1536

commendera1568

emblazoner1591

encomiast1610

lauder1611

benedictor1614

extollera1626

encomiaster1676

exalter1678

preconizer1711

eulogist1808

proneur1809

laudator1825

eulogizer1837

belauder1884

psalmist1884

the world > action or operation > easiness > aid, help, or assistance > support > support or encouragement > [noun] > supporter or encourager

friendOE

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fautorc1330

voweec1380

corner-stonec1384

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maintainer?a1400

proctora1413

supporter1426

comforter1483

factorc1503

allower1528

advancer1536

affirmer?1541

agreer1548

encourager1562

fortifierc1565

favourer1567

aim-crier1597

suffragator1606

seconder1623

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affectionate1628

adstipulator1646

flesher1646

fauterera1662

advocate1735

sympathizer1816

sympathista1834

advocator1837

ite1852

rooter1889

spear-carrier1960

1536 T. Elyot Let. in Bk. named Gouernour (1834) App. 286 The boasters and advancers of the pompous authority of the Bishop of Rome.

1561 T. Norton tr. J. Calvin Inst. Christian Relig. ii. v. f. 32 The aduauncers of freewyll take holde of thys sayeinge [sc. Whosoeuer ys of God, saueth hym selfe], as yf wee were saued partelye by the power of God, partely by oure owne.

1639 T. Fuller Hist. Holy Warre v. xxix. 280 Chiefest mover and advancer of this warre.

a1676 M. Hale Primitive Originat. Mankind (1677) 10 The Supposition of Epicurus,..and his Advancer, Gassendus.

1718 J. Smedley Rational Acct. Princ. Late Rebellion iii. 50 All the Advancers of absolute unlimited Authority, on a lineal unalienable Right of Succession both in Church and State.

1848 A. J. Ellis Plea Phonetic Spelling (ed. 2) 137 Mr. Hubert Edy, a solicitor of Ledbury, and an active and most able advancer of the Phonetic Reform.

1903 Railway Signal Nov. 210/1 As an enthusiastic advancer of Great Central rights, Sir Edward's mantle could not have fallen upon a more energetic gentleman than Mr. Sam Fay.

1994 Chicago Sun-Times (Nexis) 2 Oct. 14 Its interior was designed by van der Rohe to fit the club's role as an advancer of avant-garde modern art when it moved there in 1951.

3. A person who or thing which helps or enables a person or thing to progress to higher rank or station, or to a better or more advantageous condition.

ΘΚΠ

the world > action or operation > easiness > aid, help, or assistance > promotion or help forward > [noun] > one who or that which

fostrild?c1225

nurser1363

speed1377

promoter1384

furtherer1390

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upraiserc1440

promotor1517

nurse1526

advancer1540

promover1545

fosterera1586

increasera1625

fartherer1633

uplifter1650

cultivator1663

upbuilder1865

the world > action or operation > prosperity > advancement or progress > [noun] > rise in prosperity, power, or rank > advancement or promotion of a person > one who advances another

promoter1384

advancer1540

preferrer1548

furtherancer1599

1540 J. Palsgrave tr. G. Gnapheus Comedye of Acolastus iv. ii. sig. Siii O my Pamphagus, I am made, or I am become of a begger a greate ryche man, or a welthy man, thou beinge my helper or myne aduancer or setter forwarde.

a1552 J. Leland Itinerary (1710) I. 33 This old Mounsun is in a maner the first avauncer of his Family.

1610 P. Holland tr. W. Camden Brit. i. 208 Revolting from King Edward his advancer most ingratefully.

1694 tr. O. G. de Busbecq Four Epist. conc. Embassy into Turkey i. 94 Those which at present are the greatest Officers under their Emperor..account it more Praise-worthy to be the Advancers of themselves, than if they had Honour transmitted down to them from their Ancestors.

1741 C. Middleton Hist. Life Cicero (1742) III. §10. 183 You will find me, not onely the favorer, but the advancer of your dignity.

1836 London & Westm. Rev. Oct. 40/2 With few and rare exceptions the laborers in the field of medical science, the discoverers and advancers of medical knowledge, are not fellows.

1856 R. W. Emerson Eng. Traits iv. 56 Navigation..is the most potent advancer of nations.

1914 Science 26 June 944/1 Otto Blumenthal is issuing..a collection of six papers by eminent advancers of mathematical physics dealing with relativity.

2005 D. Holland Devil's Game xx. 183 Hardship was a great advancer of men's talents.

a. A person who or thing which moves a person or thing forward or upward.

ΚΠ

1570 J. Foxe Actes & Monumentes (rev. ed.) II. 1246/1 Saintes..are to bee praysed and honored..as aduauncers of our prayers.

1652 R. Williams Bloody Tenent yet More Bloody 244 With what appearance then of Christs holinesse, glory, &c. can Master Cotton advance the world (the Roman Empire) to be..the Advancer of the scepter of Christ Jesus?

1683 S. Pordage tr. T. Willis Two Disc. Soul of Brutes i. x. 56 Sense and Motion, are the chief Advancers of the animated Body.

1919 Alumni Q. Univ. Illinois 15 Oct. 18/3 He, Capt. Kopp, and Walquist were sure advancers of the ball, and the Illinois machine in general crumbled Purdue's plays without difficulty.

1944 W. B. Huie Can Do! x. 155 The Seabees are the world's fastest advancers of bomber lines.

1997 R. Barker And Waters turned to Blood ii. v. 65 She was faced with coordinating a microphone that wrapped around her neck, a pointer that shot a beam of light onto the screen behind her, and a slide advancer.

b. A person who or thing which moves forward, upward, or ahead.In early use: spec. a person with progressive or liberal political views (in quot. 1833 as part of an extended metaphor).

ΘΚΠ

the world > action or operation > prosperity > advancement or progress > [noun] > one who or that which

developer1772

advancer1833

get-on1867

progressor1874

the world > action or operation > continuing > progress, advance, or further continuance > furtherance > [noun] > one who or that which

furtherer1390

fartherer1494

forwarder1549

furtherancer1599

entertainer1602

proficient1607

cockerer1674

advancer1833

1833 Parl. Rev. I. 30 Our own definition would be thus: Receders, or goers back; Halters, or standers still; and Advancers, or marchers forward; for into these three classes do the Members of both Houses divide themselves.

1835 T. Arnold Let. 10 Feb. in A. P. Stanley Life of Dr. Arnold (1844) I. 365 It seems to me that the real parties in human nature are the Conservatives and the Advancers; those who look to the past or present, and those who look to the future.

1893 F. F. Moore I forbid Banns (ed. 4) III. xliii. 72 The corridor was greatly crowded—so much so that an advance could only be effected with great inconvenience both to the advancers and those who were advanced upon.

1973 Iowa City Press-Citizen 23 Feb. 3 b/2 Among notable advancers [in the high school basketball championships] were Manning, 16-4, which tumbled Dunlap 75-67.

1987 Chicago Tribune 22 Oct. 2/2 The biggest advancers included..Eastman Kodak, up $5.50, to $57.50; International Business Machines, up $7.75, to $122.75; and Ford Motor, up $5, to $77.

2003 T. Willard Sword of Valor lxvi. 292 The three soldiers..sat breathlessly, their sights set on the chests of the enemy advancers.

5. A person who makes a payment before it is due, or on security; a lender.

ΘΚΠ

society > trade and finance > financial dealings > moneylending > [noun] > one who lends money

lenenda1000

lenderc1050

advancer1576

banker1646

loaner1884

1576 in J. H. Burton Reg. Privy Council Scotl. (1878) 1st Ser. II. 545 The debursaris and avancearis of the said money.

1649 Impartiall Intelligencer No. 6. 47 A Report was made from the Councel of State, of the necessity to advance a speedy and considerable sum, for the service in Ireland, The advancers thereof were proposed good security.

1676 C. Molloy De Jure Maritimo ii. xi. 284 The Moneyes are to be paid within so many dayes after the Ships safe arrival; yet in regard the Adventure is born by the Lender, (for if the Ship perishes, the advancer loses).

1744 R. North & M. North Life Sir D. North & Rev. J. North 179 The Goldsmiths, who gained by the melting Trade, were Advancers to the Treasury.

1748 S. Richardson Clarissa VI. lii. 198 She mistrusted, that I was the advancer of the money.

1822 W. Scott Fortunes of Nigel I. v. 145 A carcanet of balas rubies, with a great diamond,..to remain in possession of the said George Heriot, advancer of the said sum, and so forth, until he was lawfully contented and paid thereof.

1855 Legal Observer 50 193/1 We especially protest against any registration of loans on limited liability being required, on the grounds that such registration..would induce advancers to be usurious capital lenders, instead of guarantees to the creditors.

1908 R. S. G. Stokes Mines & Minerals of Brit. Empire vii. 66 The working coolies are lent money for the prosecution of work by an independent advancer, who will guarantee wages, provide food..and recoup himself out of the tin returns.

1998 P. Robertshaw Summary Justice v. 91 The money advanced or borrowed to be advanced is underpinned in the first instance by the stock or trade of the person or company to whom money is advanced, but more fundamental is the consistent practice of the advancer to insure against loss.

6. A person who puts forth a statement, theory, or assertion.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > language > statement > [noun] > one who

supposer1552

advancer1588

stater1671

1588 J. Harvey Discoursiue Probl. conc. Prophesies 128 For who euer from time to time haue beene so common publishers, or busie aduancers of this, and such like glozing pretended predictions, as some of those, or their predecessors, which begin now to write of 35000. yeeres to come?

1653 J. Davies in tr. C. Sorel Extravagant Shepherd sig. d2^v Now comes the famous Musardan on the Stage, that excellent advancer of Love-stories, and Courtier of the Muses, who is wellcomest of all to Lysis.

1661 J. Davies tr. D. Blondel Treat. Sibyls i. ii. 3 All these advantages might have rais'd him above the ordinary rate of men; yet have they not exempted him from being abus'd by certain advancers of foolish Stories.

1766 S. Ryley tr. J. Astruc Elements Midwifry ii. iii. 52 I quote these authors with pleasure, because they spare me the pain of being the first advancer of this paradox.

1774 J. Cartwright Amer. Independence ix. 59 The calm advancers of direct falsehoods and lies.

1832 P. N. Shuttleworth Consistency of Scheme of Revelation xv. 182 The advancers of these objections..have, unfortunately for their argument, overlooked the important distinction which exists between the law of Moses and that of Christ.

1876 C. Bradlaugh Freethinker's Text-bk. I. i. 122 Another advancer of the ontological argument is St. Anselm.

1912 A. R. Allinson tr. ‘Baron D'Ambès’ Intimate Mem. Napoleon III II. iv. vi. 315 ‘I have the honour to assure you,’ said Monval, addressing himself to the advancer of this assertion, ‘that you have been the dupe of a striking resemblance.’

1986 Mind 95 496 It can be shown, on the basis of assumptions acceptable to the..advancers of the objection, that it is a tautology.

†7. Rhetoric. Amplification, climax. Obsolete.

ΘΚΠ

society > leisure > the arts > literature > style of language or writing > figure of speech > figures of structure or thought > [noun] > climax

gradation1538

climax1572

auxesis1577

advancer1589

increment1753

1589 G. Puttenham Arte Eng. Poesie iii. xix. 182 We call this figure by the Greeke originall the Auancer or figure of encrease because euery word that is spoken is one of more weight then another.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2011; most recently modified version published online December 2021).

单词	advancer
释义	advancern. Brit. /ədˈvɑːnsə/, /ədˈvansə/, U.S. /ədˈvænsər/ Forms: α. late Middle English–1500s auauncer, late Middle English–1600s avauncer, 1500s auancer; Scottish pre-1700 avancear. β. 1500s aduancer, 1500s aduauncer, 1500s– advancer; also Scottish pre-1700 aduancar, pre-1700 aduancer, pre-1700 adwancer. Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: advance v., -er suffix¹. Etymology: < advance v. (compare forms at that entry) + -er suffix¹. Compare Old French avanceor, Middle French advanceur, Middle French, French avanceur (1226; earliest in sense ‘person who praises another person’), Italian avanzatore (a1294).In sense 7 apparently rendering classical Latin clīmax or its etymon Hellenistic Greek κλῖμαξ climax n. †1. A forward-pointing branch of a deer's antlers; spec. each of those on the front edge of the palm in an adult male fallow deer ( Dama dama). Obsolete. ΘΚΠ the world > animals > mammals > group Ungulata (hoofed) > group Ruminantia (sheep, goats, cows, etc.) > male > [noun] > body and parts > antler > branch antlera1398 startc1400 tinec1480 branch1484 advancer1486 knag1578 speer1607 spire1607 snag1673 tang1688 point1780 1486 Bk. St. Albans sig. eiiii Too braunchis first pawmyd he most haue And .iiij. avauncers. 1677 E. Coles Eng. Dict. (new ed.) Avauncers, the second branches of the Harts-horns. 1686 N. Cox Gentleman's Recreation (ed. 3) 12 [Terms for the Attire] of a Buck, the Bur, the Beam, the Brow-Antlier, the Back-Antlier, the Advancer, Palm, and Spellers. 1728 E. Chambers Cycl. Advancer, among Hunters, is one of the Starts, or Branches of a Buck's Attire, between the back Antler and the Palm. 1827 E. Griffith et al. Cuvier's Animal Kingdom IV. 85 Additional advancers and spillers, or snags on the anterior and posterior parts of the palm. 1836 C. F. Partington Brit. Cycl. Nat. Hist. II. 257/1 The horns of the male fallow-deer, or buck, are divergent, terminated above by a flattened longitudinal palm, toothed with what are termed advancers. 2. A person who or thing which praises, supports, or promotes something, esp. an enterprise or cause. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > approval or sanction > commendation or praise > [noun] > one who commends or praises lover?c1225 praisera1382 allower1528 advancer1536 commendera1568 emblazoner1591 encomiast1610 lauder1611 benedictor1614 extollera1626 encomiaster1676 exalter1678 preconizer1711 eulogist1808 proneur1809 laudator1825 eulogizer1837 belauder1884 psalmist1884 the world > action or operation > easiness > aid, help, or assistance > support > support or encouragement > [noun] > supporter or encourager friendOE procurera1325 fautorc1330 voweec1380 corner-stonec1384 abettor1387 vocatec1390 procurator1395 maintainer?a1400 proctora1413 supporter1426 comforter1483 factorc1503 allower1528 advancer1536 affirmer?1541 agreer1548 encourager1562 fortifierc1565 favourer1567 aim-crier1597 suffragator1606 seconder1623 countenancera1625 affectionate1628 adstipulator1646 flesher1646 fauterera1662 advocate1735 sympathizer1816 sympathista1834 advocator1837 ite1852 rooter1889 spear-carrier1960 1536 T. Elyot Let. in Bk. named Gouernour (1834) App. 286 The boasters and advancers of the pompous authority of the Bishop of Rome. 1561 T. Norton tr. J. Calvin Inst. Christian Relig. ii. v. f. 32 The aduauncers of freewyll take holde of thys sayeinge [sc. Whosoeuer ys of God, saueth hym selfe], as yf wee were saued partelye by the power of God, partely by oure owne. 1639 T. Fuller Hist. Holy Warre v. xxix. 280 Chiefest mover and advancer of this warre. a1676 M. Hale Primitive Originat. Mankind (1677) 10 The Supposition of Epicurus,..and his Advancer, Gassendus. 1718 J. Smedley Rational Acct. Princ. Late Rebellion iii. 50 All the Advancers of absolute unlimited Authority, on a lineal unalienable Right of Succession both in Church and State. 1848 A. J. Ellis Plea Phonetic Spelling (ed. 2) 137 Mr. Hubert Edy, a solicitor of Ledbury, and an active and most able advancer of the Phonetic Reform. 1903 Railway Signal Nov. 210/1 As an enthusiastic advancer of Great Central rights, Sir Edward's mantle could not have fallen upon a more energetic gentleman than Mr. Sam Fay. 1994 Chicago Sun-Times (Nexis) 2 Oct. 14 Its interior was designed by van der Rohe to fit the club's role as an advancer of avant-garde modern art when it moved there in 1951. 3. A person who or thing which helps or enables a person or thing to progress to higher rank or station, or to a better or more advantageous condition. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > easiness > aid, help, or assistance > promotion or help forward > [noun] > one who or that which fostrild?c1225 nurser1363 speed1377 promoter1384 furtherer1390 speederc1400 upraiserc1440 promotor1517 nurse1526 advancer1540 promover1545 fosterera1586 increasera1625 fartherer1633 uplifter1650 cultivator1663 upbuilder1865 the world > action or operation > prosperity > advancement or progress > [noun] > rise in prosperity, power, or rank > advancement or promotion of a person > one who advances another promoter1384 advancer1540 preferrer1548 furtherancer1599 1540 J. Palsgrave tr. G. Gnapheus Comedye of Acolastus iv. ii. sig. Siii O my Pamphagus, I am made, or I am become of a begger a greate ryche man, or a welthy man, thou beinge my helper or myne aduancer or setter forwarde. a1552 J. Leland Itinerary (1710) I. 33 This old Mounsun is in a maner the first avauncer of his Family. 1610 P. Holland tr. W. Camden Brit. i. 208 Revolting from King Edward his advancer most ingratefully. 1694 tr. O. G. de Busbecq Four Epist. conc. Embassy into Turkey i. 94 Those which at present are the greatest Officers under their Emperor..account it more Praise-worthy to be the Advancers of themselves, than if they had Honour transmitted down to them from their Ancestors. 1741 C. Middleton Hist. Life Cicero (1742) III. §10. 183 You will find me, not onely the favorer, but the advancer of your dignity. 1836 London & Westm. Rev. Oct. 40/2 With few and rare exceptions the laborers in the field of medical science, the discoverers and advancers of medical knowledge, are not fellows. 1856 R. W. Emerson Eng. Traits iv. 56 Navigation..is the most potent advancer of nations. 1914 Science 26 June 944/1 Otto Blumenthal is issuing..a collection of six papers by eminent advancers of mathematical physics dealing with relativity. 2005 D. Holland Devil's Game xx. 183 Hardship was a great advancer of men's talents. 4. a. A person who or thing which moves a person or thing forward or upward. ΚΠ 1570 J. Foxe Actes & Monumentes (rev. ed.) II. 1246/1 Saintes..are to bee praysed and honored..as aduauncers of our prayers. 1652 R. Williams Bloody Tenent yet More Bloody 244 With what appearance then of Christs holinesse, glory, &c. can Master Cotton advance the world (the Roman Empire) to be..the Advancer of the scepter of Christ Jesus? 1683 S. Pordage tr. T. Willis Two Disc. Soul of Brutes i. x. 56 Sense and Motion, are the chief Advancers of the animated Body. 1919 Alumni Q. Univ. Illinois 15 Oct. 18/3 He, Capt. Kopp, and Walquist were sure advancers of the ball, and the Illinois machine in general crumbled Purdue's plays without difficulty. 1944 W. B. Huie Can Do! x. 155 The Seabees are the world's fastest advancers of bomber lines. 1997 R. Barker And Waters turned to Blood ii. v. 65 She was faced with coordinating a microphone that wrapped around her neck, a pointer that shot a beam of light onto the screen behind her, and a slide advancer. b. A person who or thing which moves forward, upward, or ahead.In early use: spec. a person with progressive or liberal political views (in quot. 1833 as part of an extended metaphor). ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > prosperity > advancement or progress > [noun] > one who or that which developer1772 advancer1833 get-on1867 progressor1874 the world > action or operation > continuing > progress, advance, or further continuance > furtherance > [noun] > one who or that which furtherer1390 fartherer1494 forwarder1549 furtherancer1599 entertainer1602 proficient1607 cockerer1674 advancer1833 1833 Parl. Rev. I. 30 Our own definition would be thus: Receders, or goers back; Halters, or standers still; and Advancers, or marchers forward; for into these three classes do the Members of both Houses divide themselves. 1835 T. Arnold Let. 10 Feb. in A. P. Stanley Life of Dr. Arnold (1844) I. 365 It seems to me that the real parties in human nature are the Conservatives and the Advancers; those who look to the past or present, and those who look to the future. 1893 F. F. Moore I forbid Banns (ed. 4) III. xliii. 72 The corridor was greatly crowded—so much so that an advance could only be effected with great inconvenience both to the advancers and those who were advanced upon. 1973 Iowa City Press-Citizen 23 Feb. 3 b/2 Among notable advancers [in the high school basketball championships] were Manning, 16-4, which tumbled Dunlap 75-67. 1987 Chicago Tribune 22 Oct. 2/2 The biggest advancers included..Eastman Kodak, up $5.50, to $57.50; International Business Machines, up $7.75, to $122.75; and Ford Motor, up $5, to $77. 2003 T. Willard Sword of Valor lxvi. 292 The three soldiers..sat breathlessly, their sights set on the chests of the enemy advancers. 5. A person who makes a payment before it is due, or on security; a lender. ΘΚΠ society > trade and finance > financial dealings > moneylending > [noun] > one who lends money lenenda1000 lenderc1050 advancer1576 banker1646 loaner1884 1576 in J. H. Burton Reg. Privy Council Scotl. (1878) 1st Ser. II. 545 The debursaris and avancearis of the said money. 1649 Impartiall Intelligencer No. 6. 47 A Report was made from the Councel of State, of the necessity to advance a speedy and considerable sum, for the service in Ireland, The advancers thereof were proposed good security. 1676 C. Molloy De Jure Maritimo ii. xi. 284 The Moneyes are to be paid within so many dayes after the Ships safe arrival; yet in regard the Adventure is born by the Lender, (for if the Ship perishes, the advancer loses). 1744 R. North & M. North Life Sir D. North & Rev. J. North 179 The Goldsmiths, who gained by the melting Trade, were Advancers to the Treasury. 1748 S. Richardson Clarissa VI. lii. 198 She mistrusted, that I was the advancer of the money. 1822 W. Scott Fortunes of Nigel I. v. 145 A carcanet of balas rubies, with a great diamond,..to remain in possession of the said George Heriot, advancer of the said sum, and so forth, until he was lawfully contented and paid thereof. 1855 Legal Observer 50 193/1 We especially protest against any registration of loans on limited liability being required, on the grounds that such registration..would induce advancers to be usurious capital lenders, instead of guarantees to the creditors. 1908 R. S. G. Stokes Mines & Minerals of Brit. Empire vii. 66 The working coolies are lent money for the prosecution of work by an independent advancer, who will guarantee wages, provide food..and recoup himself out of the tin returns. 1998 P. Robertshaw Summary Justice v. 91 The money advanced or borrowed to be advanced is underpinned in the first instance by the stock or trade of the person or company to whom money is advanced, but more fundamental is the consistent practice of the advancer to insure against loss. 6. A person who puts forth a statement, theory, or assertion. ΘΚΠ the mind > language > statement > [noun] > one who supposer1552 advancer1588 stater1671 1588 J. Harvey Discoursiue Probl. conc. Prophesies 128 For who euer from time to time haue beene so common publishers, or busie aduancers of this, and such like glozing pretended predictions, as some of those, or their predecessors, which begin now to write of 35000. yeeres to come? 1653 J. Davies in tr. C. Sorel Extravagant Shepherd sig. d2^v Now comes the famous Musardan on the Stage, that excellent advancer of Love-stories, and Courtier of the Muses, who is wellcomest of all to Lysis. 1661 J. Davies tr. D. Blondel Treat. Sibyls i. ii. 3 All these advantages might have rais'd him above the ordinary rate of men; yet have they not exempted him from being abus'd by certain advancers of foolish Stories. 1766 S. Ryley tr. J. Astruc Elements Midwifry ii. iii. 52 I quote these authors with pleasure, because they spare me the pain of being the first advancer of this paradox. 1774 J. Cartwright Amer. Independence ix. 59 The calm advancers of direct falsehoods and lies. 1832 P. N. Shuttleworth Consistency of Scheme of Revelation xv. 182 The advancers of these objections..have, unfortunately for their argument, overlooked the important distinction which exists between the law of Moses and that of Christ. 1876 C. Bradlaugh Freethinker's Text-bk. I. i. 122 Another advancer of the ontological argument is St. Anselm. 1912 A. R. Allinson tr. ‘Baron D'Ambès’ Intimate Mem. Napoleon III II. iv. vi. 315 ‘I have the honour to assure you,’ said Monval, addressing himself to the advancer of this assertion, ‘that you have been the dupe of a striking resemblance.’ 1986 Mind 95 496 It can be shown, on the basis of assumptions acceptable to the..advancers of the objection, that it is a tautology. †7. Rhetoric. Amplification, climax. Obsolete. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > the arts > literature > style of language or writing > figure of speech > figures of structure or thought > [noun] > climax gradation1538 climax1572 auxesis1577 advancer1589 increment1753 1589 G. Puttenham Arte Eng. Poesie iii. xix. 182 We call this figure by the Greeke originall the Auancer or figure of encrease because euery word that is spoken is one of more weight then another. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2011; most recently modified version published online December 2021). < n.1486
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