Pro*mot"er (?), n.

1.

One who, or that which, forwards, advances, or promotes; an encourager; as, a promoter of charity or philosophy.

Boyle.

2.

Specifically, one who sets on foot, and takes the preliminary steps in, a scheme for the organization of a corporation, a joint-stock company, or the like.

3.

One who excites; as, a promoter of sedition.

4.

An informer; a makebate.

[Obs.]

Tusser.

 

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