Stuart's Daily Word Spot: Backer

Backer: noun - a supporter, especially someonewho places a bet; someone who provides financial backing.
'Who's your backer for theplay, Frances?' 'Oh, it's that marvellous tycoon with more money than sense;you know who I mean.'
'Zak is the mostconsistent backer of dud horses I've ever come across; hasn't won a bet forfifteen years.'
Pic: Wandering way; a rural scene from East Yorkshire.