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besieger

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A person who besieges.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

an enemy who lays siege to your position

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: enemy, foe, foeman, opposition

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noun

Meaning 3

an energetic petitioner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: petitioner, suppliant, supplicant, requester

History

Etymology

From besiege + -er.