cheerer
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a word derived from
cheer.
cheernouna shout of encouragement, approval, congratulation, etc..
Example Sentences
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So intent was he on the contents of his book that he did not notice the approach of the cheerer of his solitude.
From Eventide A Series of Tales and Poems by Afton, Effie
All at once I came upon a merry party of some half-dozen ladies and gentlemen, just going in at a large house, when one of the gentlemen stopped and gave me quite a cheerer.
From Christmas Penny Readings Original Sketches for the Season by Fenn, George Manville
Although it's but early hours," said the farmer, who had observed that his friend looked somewhat pale and fatigued, "I think we had better lie down, Captain, if ye're no agreeable to another cheerer.
From Guy Mannering by Scott, Walter, Sir
She was ever the ready, willing nurse, the writer of bulletins to those away, the cheerer of long, sad hours of suffering.
From Maria Edgeworth by Zimmern, Helen
Fanny would certainly believe him so at least, and must find that her estimation of him was higher than ever when he appeared as the attendant, supporter, cheerer of a suffering brother.
From Mansfield Park by Austen, Jane