Also 6 -ar. [f. as prec. + -ER1.] One who bestows.

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1548.  Udall, etc., Erasm. Par. 1 Cor. iv. 1. Stewardes and bestowars of other mennes goodes.

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1612.  T. Taylor, Comm. Titus ii. 11. Gifts and good turnes haue great power to hold mens hearts to the bestower.

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1721.  R. Keith, trans. T. á Kempis’ Vall. Lillies, xxxi. 95. The Bestower of eternal Rewards.

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1879.  R. K. Douglas, Confucianism, iii. 77. The same Heaven who is the bestower of destiny is also the creator of all things.

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