gynnare

Swedish

Etymology

From gynna (“benefit”) +‎ -are (“-er”). (sense 2) likely from obsolete use as a polite address, particularly in letters and dedications, according to SAOB.

Noun

gynnare c

a benefactor, a patron (someone who benefits someone)
Synonym: befrämjare
a fella, a rascal, a chap
Trevliga små gynnare, de där rävungarna
Nice little fellas, those fox cubs

Jo, att det var den gynnaren som stal den var ju inte så svårt att gissa
Yeah, that it was that fella who stole it wasn't that hard to guess

Din lilla gynnare!
You little rascal!

Usage notes

Either endearing or somewhat derogatory (through being diminutive) in (sense 2).

Declension

Declension of gynnare
	Singular		Plural
	Indefinite	Definite	Indefinite	Definite
Nominative	gynnare	gynnaren	gynnare	gynnarna
Genitive	gynnares	gynnarens	gynnares	gynnarnas

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