Mawson, C.O.S., ed. (18701938). Rogets International Thesaurus. 1922.
Class VI. Words Relating to the Sentient and Moral Powers
Section III. Sympathetic Affections
2. Diffusive Sympathetic Affections
912. Benefactor.
NOUN:
BENEFACTOR, savior, protector, good genius, tutelary saint, guardian angel, good Samaritan; friend in need, a very present help in time of trouble [Bible]; fairy god-mother; pater patri [L.]; salt of the earth &c. (good man) [See Good Man]; auxiliary [See Auxiliary].