thayer
/ˈθaɪər/Definitions
1. noun
A person who supplies or provides something, especially a person who is responsible for providing the main financial support for an organization.
“The thayer was crucial in keeping the community center financially stable.”
2. noun
A person or thing that is the source of something, such as a disease or infection.
“The thayer of the virus was identified by scientists.”
3. noun
A variant of the name Thayer, typically used as a surname.
“The family had been using the surname Thayer for generations.”