stayer

Etymology

stay + -er

noun

  1. One who, or that which, upholds or supports; a prop.
  2. One who, or that which, stays, stops, or restrains.
  3. (sports, informal) An athlete, horse, etc. with staying power.
    Manwarra Goforgold is the stayer in the race. January 31, 2009, Adam Hamilton, “Feelgood ending is no sure thing”, in Herald Sun

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