praiser

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpɹeɪzə(ɹ)/
  • Rhymes: -eɪzə(ɹ)

Etymology 1

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

Noun

praiser (plural praisers)

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

Etymology 2

From praise +‎ -er (“Variety -er”).

Noun

praiser (plural praisers)

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

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