sporter noun. ['spɔ:tǝ] M16.
[from SPORT verb + -ER¹.]
1. A person who amuses or entertains others; a buffoon, a jester. Scot. M-L16.

2. A participant in sport of any kind; a sportsman or sportswoman. Also (rare), a gambler. E17.
b. A sporting dog. E19.
c. Any firearm designed for use in field sports. L20.

3. = SPORT noun 5. rare. Only in E18.

4. A person who trifles with something serious. rare. M19.

5. A person who sports a garment; a wearer of something. L19.

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