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victor

vic·tor

UK/ˈvɪk.tə(ɹ)/ US/ˈvɪk.tɚ/ common

noun

1.

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

2.

the contestant who wins the contest

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Origin

Inherited from Middle English victour, victor, from Anglo-Norman victor, Latin victor (“conqueror”). Doublet of Victor.

Phrases

  • to the victor go the spoils
  • victor fish
  • victor ludorum

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