parter

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Meaning · English

One who readily parts with money; a free spender.

Register: archaic, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Of course, if you do not follow our national poet's recommendation, and unless you are a good parter as well, you cannot expect to fill your stables with first-class animals, as you will ascertain from Mr. Cox or Messrs. Blackman that they do not find them without difficulty, or without paying a goo

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “parter” mean?

One who readily parts with money; a free spender.

Is “parter” formal or informal?

parter is generally archaic, slang.