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fancier

Pronunciation:  'fanseeur

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 Definition: [n]  a person having a strong liking for something
 
 Synonyms: enthusiast
 
 See Also: admirer, adorer, animal fancier, bird fancier

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Fan"ci*er\, n.
1. One who is governed by fancy. ``Not reasoners, but
   fanciers.'' --Macaulay.

2. One who fancies or has a special liking for, or interest
   in, a particular object or class or objects; hence, one
   who breeds and keeps for sale birds and animals; as, bird
   fancier, dog fancier, etc.

 

 

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