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pronunciation:
Brit. /səˈpɔːtə/
, u.s. /səˈpɔrdər/
forms: Lme supportur, lme supportoure, lme 16 supportour, lme– supporter, 15 suporter... (show more)
frequency (in current use):
Origin: Formed within english, by derivation. Etymons: Support v., -er suffix1.
Etymology: < support v. + -er suffix1. Compare post-classical latin supportator... (show more)
1. Notts county: Delighted if not in a relegation fight. Persists with sore neck from looking up, both the league tables and the ball. Eats pies and mushy peas when available.
2. Manchester united: Distraught if not in top 3 or missing out on champions league winners. Eats prawn sandwiches washed down with champagne.
3. Nottingham forest: Refuse to accept the reality of being entrenched in 2nd tier football. Fight over pies.
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