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(Backer), noun advocate, aide, angel, backer, champion, endorser, patron, promoter, supportersecond
(Moment), noun before you know it, brief peeiod of time, flash, flash of an eyelid, instantsecond
verb approve, assist, authorize, back, back up, confirm, endorse, favor, pass, ratify, receipt, recommend, sanction, stand behind, subscribe, support, validate, vote for, warrantAssociated concepts: second lien
See also: abet, abettor, advocate, agree, aid, approve, assist, assistant, backer, bear, concur, confirm, countersign, deputy, endorse, help, indorse, justify, organize, point, proctor, promote, recommend, replacement, side, support, uphold
SECOND. A measure equal to one sixtieth part of a minute. Vide Measure.