1. charlatan or pretender.   Hint First letter clue   2. person who studies birds.   First letter clue   3. former holder of post or office.   First letter clue   4. one who advocates or backs a cause.   First letter clue   5. royal ruler or king.   First letter clue   6. flatterer or sycophant.   First letter clue   7. person with someone as protector or patron.   First letter clue