Prolonger

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who or that which prolongs, or lengthens in time or space.

    "It imparts a sweetness to the breath, is a valuable medicine in all nervous complaints, and is esteemed as a prolonger of life and an exciter of venery."

Example

More examples

"It imparts a sweetness to the breath, is a valuable medicine in all nervous complaints, and is esteemed as a prolonger of life and an exciter of venery."

Etymology

From prolong + -er.

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