/ˈɡɪvə(ɹ)/, /ˈɡɪvɚ/
OriginFrom Middle English gevar, gyffare, variants (due to English given (“to give”)) of Middle English yevere, ȝevere, ȝyvere, equivalent to give + -er. Cognate with German Geber (“donor”).
- One who gives; a donor or contributor.
Formsgivers(plural)