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combater

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

One who combats.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 1615, William HULL (D.D.), The Mirrour of Maiestie. Wherein the Mother-church Inviteth Her Damsels to Contemplate the Harbourlesse Ghest, Yet Waiting at the Doore of Mans Heart ... In Fiue Sermons ... Preached in Ascension Weeke, page 115:
  • [...] in that great day of the Lord hee shall come to iudge the quicke and dead, bringing these Garlands in hand as the prises for the combaters [...]

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History

Etymology

From combat + -er.