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Swedish
Etymology
From gynna (“benefit”) + -are (“-er”). (sense 2) likely from obsolete use as a polite address, particularly in letters and dedications, according to SAOB.
Noun
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- a benefactor, a patron (someone who benefits someone)
- Synonym: befrämjare
- a fella, a rascal, a chap
Trevliga små gynnare, de där rävungarna- Nice little fellas, those fox cubs
Jo, att det var den gynnaren som stal den var ju inte så svårt att gissa- Yeah, that it was that fella who stole it wasn't that hard to guess
Din lilla gynnare!- You little rascal!
Usage notes
Either endearing or somewhat derogatory (through being diminutive) in (sense 2).
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