redeemer

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See also: Redeemer

English

Etymology

From Middle English redemer, redemar, equivalent to redeem +‎ -er.

Noun

redeemer (plural redeemers)

  1. One who redeems; one who provides redemption.
    • 2018 May 4, Tom English, “Steven Gerrard: A 'seriously clever or recklessly stupid' Rangers appointment”, in BBC Sport[1]:
      With no experience in management, little knowledge of life in Scottish football, a dressing room to gut and replace, Gerrard is now cast in the role of Rangers' great redeemer. Whatever fate befalls him, this will not be dull.

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