stayer

English

Etymology

stay +‎ -er

Noun

stayer (plural stayers)

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.
   • 2009 January 31, Adam Hamilton, “Feelgood ending is no sure thing”, Herald Sun:

     Manwarra Goforgold is the stayer in the race.

Anagrams

• estray, yarest