ETYM AS. biddere.
1. Someone who makes a bid at cards.
2. Someone who makes an offer.
In biology, an organism that is parasitized by another. In commensalism, the partner that does not benefit may also be called the host.
1. A person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there.
2. Any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event.
3. Archaic term for army; SYN. legion.
4. The owner or manager of an inn; SYN. innkeeper.
The primary or controlling computer in a multiple part system.
One who suggests or offers; proposer (of good will, friendship, etc.); one who offers a sacrifice
Someone who provides the means for subsistence.
One that provides ; especially; breadwinner
(Homonym: cellar).
Someone who exchanges goods or services for money; SYN. vender, vendor, trafficker.
Someone whose business is to supply a particular service or commodity; SYN. provider.