Maecenas
abettor
admirer
advocate
afford support
aficionado
alpenstock
angel
apologist
arm
athletic supporter
back
back up
backbone
backer
backing
bandeau
bear
bear up
bearer
bolster
bolster up
bra
brace
bracer
bracket
brassiere
buff
bulwark
buoy up
buttress
cane
carrier
carry
cervix
champion
corset
cradle
crook
crutch
cushion
defender
dependence
encourager
endorser
exponent
fan
favorer
foundation garment
friend at court
booster
forestay
friend
protagonist
support
supporter
death knell
description
spritsail