They were friends for many years before they became 'lovers'.
She left her husband and ran away with her 'lover'.
His wife accused him of having a secret 'lover'.
(..) - And to let you know... that I got a postponement ofthe trial. Would you tell my daddy to come out here, please? You nigger lover. There's no need to be afraid of him, son. He's all bluff. Nigger lover! There's a lot of ugly things in this world, son. (..)1962 To Kill a Mockingbird