MEDALIST

medalist, medallist, medal winner

(noun) (golf) the winner at medal play of a tournament

medalist, medallist

(noun) someone who has won a medal

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

medalist (plural medalists) (American spelling)

One who has received a medal; one who has medalled.

An engraver, designer or collector of medals.

Anagrams

• Milstead, madliest, misdealt

Source: Wiktionary


Med"al*ist, n. Etym: [Cf. F. médailliste, It. medaglista.] [Written also medallist.]

1. A person that is skilled or curious in medals; a collector of medals. Addison.

2. A designer of medals. Macaulay.

3. One who has gained a medal as the reward of merit.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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