Where does “supporter” come from?
supporter (Italian) comes from English supporter, from English support, from Middle English support, from Middle French support.
supporter (Italian): supporter, fan; support act
Definitions
- supporter, fan; support act
Ancestry of “supporter”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | supporter | A person who gives support to someone or... |
| 2 | English | support | To keep from falling; To answer questions and... |
| 3 | Middle English | support | — |
| 4 | Middle French | support | — |