GLADIATORS

Noun

gladiators

plural of gladiator

Verb

gladiators

present participle of gladiator

Source: Wiktionary


GLADIATOR

Glad"i*a`tor, n. Etym: [L., fr. gladius sword. See Glaive.]

1. Originally, a swordplayer; hence, one who fought with weapons in public, either on the occasion of a funeral ceremony, or in the arena, for public amusement.

2. One who engages in any fierce combat or controversy.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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