CONTENDENT

Etymology

Noun

contendent (plural contendents)

(obsolete) An antagonist; a contestant.

• L'Estrange

Source: Wiktionary


Con*tend"ent, n. Etym: [L. contendens, p.pr.]

Definition: n antagonist; a contestant. [Obs.] In all notable changes and revolutions the contendents have been still made a prey to the third party. L'Estrange.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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