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One who confers a benefit or benefits. Bacon.

BACON
The back and sides of a pig salted and smoked; formerly, the flesh of a pig salted or fresh. Bacon beetle , a beetle which, especially in the larval state, feeds upon bacon, woolens, furs, etc. See Dermestes. -- To save one's bacon, to save one's
BACONIAN
Of or pertaining to Lord Bacon, or to his system of philosophy. Baconian method, the inductive method. See Induction.
BENEFIT SOCIETY
A society or association formed for mutual insurance, as among tradesmen or in labor unions, to provide for relief in sickness, old age, and for the expenses of burial. Usually called friendly society in Great Britain.
BENEFITER
One who confers a benefit; -- also, one who receives a benefit.
BENEFIT
Natural advantaged; endowments; accomplishments. "The benefits of your own country." Shak. Benefit of clergy. See under Clergy. Syn. -- Profit; service; use; avail. See Advantage. (more info) L. benefactum; bene well + factum, p. p. of 1.