Etymology

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Today it means: A benefactor; someone who donates to charity or some cause. Full definition →

Anglo-Norman contributour ← Latin contribuō
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  1. Latin · derived fromcontribuō
  2. Anglo-Norman · derived fromcontributour
  3. English todaycontributor

From Anglo-Norman contributour (from Latin contribuō); equivalent to contribute + -or.

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