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stayer

/ˈsteɪ.ɚ/ noun

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  1. One who, or that which, upholds or supports; a prop.
  2. One who, or that which, stays, stops, or restrains.
  3. An athlete, horse, etc. with staying power.

Origin

From stay + -er.

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