1. One that supports or maintains.
2. That which supports or upholds; a prop, a pillar, etc.
3. The sockets and supporters of flowers are figured.
4. A sustainer; a comforter.
5. The saints have a companion and supporter in all their miseries.
6. A maintainer; a defender.
7. Worthy supporters of such a reigning impiety.
8. One who maintains or helps to carry on; as the supporters of a war.
9. An advocate; a defender; a vindicator; as the supporters of religion, morality, justice, etc.
10. An adherent; one who takes part; as the supporter of a party or faction.
11. In ship-building, a knee placed under the cat-head.
12. Supporters, in heraldry, are figures of beasts that appear to support the arms.
