one who follows; a pursuer; an attendant; a disciple; a dependent associate; a retainer.-a sweetheart; a beau.-the removable flange, or cover, of a piston. see illust. of piston.-a gland. see illust. of stuffing box.-the part of a machine that receives motion from another part. see driver.-among law stationers, a sheet of parchment or paper which is added to the first sheet of an indenture or other deed.