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Definition of discomforter in English:

discomforter

Pronunciation /dɪˈskʌmfətə/

noun

  • A person who or thing which discomforts someone or something.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in John Earle (?1601–1665), bishop of Salisbury and character writer. From discomfort + -er.