Someone who kisses ass (who acts obsequiously in order to gain another's favor).
Someone who unnecessarily defends someone else.
An individual or corporation that intends to acquire another company in order to avert a hostile takeover.
A man who defends a woman in debate etc. in an attempt to gain her favour.
A mushroom of species Tricholoma album.
A hero, savior, or righteous individual.
To unnecessarily defend someone, especially in an attempt to gain favour.