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guarantor
noun guar·an·tor \ˌger-ən-ˈtȯr, ˌgär-, ˌga-rən-; ˈgar-ən-tər, ˈgär-, ˈga-rən-\
finance : a person who promises to pay back a loan if the original borrower does not pay it back
Full Definition of GUARANTOR
1
: one that gives a guaranty
2
: one that guarantees
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First Known Use of GUARANTOR
circa 1828
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guarantor
noun guar·an·tor \ˌger-ən-ˈtȯr, ˌgär-\
Definition of GUARANTOR for Kids
: a person who gives a guarantee
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