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