1. (n.) One who loves; one who is in love; -- usually limited, in the singular, to a person of the male sex.

2. (n.) A friend; one strongly attached to another; one who greatly desires the welfare of any person or thing; as, a lover of his country.

3. (n.) One who has a strong liking for anything, as books, science, or music.

4. (n.) Alt. of Lovery