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From the verbe to favor, see favorite.


In historical writings, when used in reference to a person favorite or favourite implies the intimate companion of a ruler or other important person. The term is frequently employed by conservative writers who want to avoid emotional terms such as "friend", "lover", or "paramour". When the favorite is a woman, "mistress" is frequently used.

Favorite is also often used in competitions when reffering to the player or team having the best chances of winning.


Favorite is also:


[edit] Some famous favorites

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