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victor (iou)



victor noun & adjective. ME.
[Anglo-Norman victo(u)r or Latin victor, from vict- pa. ppl stem of vincere conquer: see -OR.]
A. noun.
A person who overcomes or conquers an adversary in battle etc.; the leader of a winning army. Also, a winning army or nation collectively. ME.
Bulletin of Atomic Science Another world war in the age of atomic..weapons would be an unparalleled disaster for victor and vanquished alike. M. Warner The outcome of the duel no longer proved the innocence of the victor or the wrongdoing of the loser.
A winner in any contest or struggle. LME.
Golf Monthly He..finished joint fifth, 5-under par and only two behind play-off victor Christy O'Connor.
b. attrib. or as adjective. Of or pertaining to a victor or victory; victorious. Chiefly poet. LME.
Shelley Why pause the victor swords to seal his overthrow?
victoress noun a female victor L16-M17.