affecter

noun

af·​fect·​er

ə-ˈfek-tər,

a-

plural -s

1

obsolete : one that affects or loves (see affect entry 2 sense 4)

2

: one that strives after or pretends to something

an affecter of unusual words

Word History

Etymology

affect entry 2 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1568, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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