Middle English Dictionary Entry
prōmōter n.
Entry Info
| Forms | prōmōter n. Also promotour. |
| Etymology | OF promotor, promoteur & ML prōmōtor. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
(a) One who furthers the interest of someone or a country, a supporter; one who promotes actions or deeds; (b) one who instigates sin.
Associated quotations
a
- (1384) Appeal Usk in Bk.Lond.E.30/227 : To which euel menyng, I was a ful helpere & promotour.
- c1390 Talking LGod (Vrn)18/15 : He..dude þat in him was As þe deueles promotour.
- (1440) Wars France in RS 22.2442 : He shulde have promoters of his nacioune..in the courte of Rome.
- a1500 Imit.Chr.(Dub 678)119/23 : I am..understonder of þe þouȝtes, promoter [L promotor] of þe workes.
b
- (1439) Let.Bk.Lond.K (Gldh LetBk K)230 : Many diverse persones..ben comyn norischers, promotours, and provocours of the same synnys.