reliever

English

noun
Definitions
  • (chiefly) Something which relieves (pain, etc.).
  • (baseball) A relief pitcher.
  • Someone who fills in for another.
  • (slang) A garment kept for being lent out.

Etymology

Suffix from English relieve.

Origin

English

relieve

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