gynnare

== Swedish == === Etymology === From gynna (“benefit”) +‎ -are (“-er”). (sense 2) likely from obsolete use as a polite address, particularly in letters and dedications, according to SAOB. === Noun === gynnare c a benefactor, a patron (someone who benefits someone) Synonym: befrämjare a fella, a rascal, a chap ==== Usage notes ==== Either endearing or somewhat derogatory (through being diminutive) in (sense 2). ==== Declension ==== ==== See also ==== filur lurifax rackare spillevink spjuver === References === “gynnare”, in Svensk ordbok [Dictionary of Swedish] (in Swedish) “gynnare”, in Svenska Akademiens ordlista [Wordlist of the Swedish Academy] (in Swedish) “gynnare”, in Svenska Akademiens ordbok [Dictionary of the Swedish Academy] (in Swedish)