n. [ OE. folwere, AS. folgere. ] 1. One who follows; a pursuer; an attendant; a disciple; a dependent associate; a retainer. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. A sweetheart; a beau. [ Colloq. ] A. Trollope. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. (Steam Engine) (a) The removable flange, or cover, of a piston. See Illust. of Piston. (b) A gland. See Illust. of Stuffing box. [ 1913 Webster ] 4. (Mach.) The part of a machine that receives motion from another part. See Driver. [ 1913 Webster ] 5. Among law stationers, a sheet of parchment or paper which is added to the first sheet of an indenture or other deed. Syn. -- Imitator; copier; disciple; adherent; partisan; dependent; attendant. [ 1913 Webster ] |