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.
© Webster 1913.