The Collaborative International Dictionary
Fautor \Fau"tor\, n. [L., contr. fr. favitor, fr. favere to be favorable: cf. F. fauteur. See Favor.] A favorer; a patron; one who gives countenance or support; an abettor. [Obs.]
The king and the fautors of his proceedings.
--Latimer.
Wiktionary
alt. 1 (context obsolete English) patron, protector 2 admirer, one who favours 3 supporter, adherent, partisan n. 1 (context obsolete English) patron, protector 2 admirer, one who favours 3 supporter, adherent, partisan
Usage examples of "fautor".
Hard seemed these terms to Lusca, and hard beyond measure to the lady, but Love, that great fautor of enterprise, and master of stratagem, gave her resolution to address herself to their performance: wherefore through the chambermaid she sent him word that what he required of her she would do, and that without either reservation or delay.
Also all their followers, protectors, fautors and patrons shall be denied all right of petition or appeal.
This is provided in the Canon Law concerning the proceedings to be taken, in the fear of God and as a warning to men, against heretics, their followers, protectors, patrons and fautors, as also against those who are accused or suspected of heresy.