Ad*her"ent (?), a. [L. adhaerens,
-entis, p. pr.: cf. F. adhérent.] 1.
Sticking; clinging; adhering. Pope.
2. Attached as an attribute or
circumstance.
3. (Bot.) Congenitally united with an organ
of another kind, as calyx with ovary, or stamens with petals.
Ad*her"ent, n. 1. One
who adheres; one who adheres; one who follows a leader, party, or
profession; a follower, or partisan; a believer in a particular faith or
church.
2. That which adheres; an appendage. [R.]
Milton.
Syn. -- Follower; partisan; upholder; disciple; supporter;
dependent; ally; backer.