The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Fautor \Fau"tor\, n. [L., contr. fr. favitor, fr. favere to be
   favorable: cf. F. fauteur. See Favor.]
   A favorer; a patron; one who gives countenance or support; an
   abettor. [Obs.]
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         The king and the fautors of his proceedings. --Latimer.
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