champioun

Middle English

/tʃampiˈuːn/, /kampiˈuːn/

noun
Definitions
  • A sportsperson who utilises brute strength; a martial artist.
  • A combatant or soldier; especially referring to a one who fights alone.
  • A guardian or safeguarder; one who provides safety or security.
  • A promoter or evangelist of a cause or belief.
  • A winner; one who emerges victorious from a challenge.
  • (rare) A representative appointed to fight in place of another.
  • (rare) A security officer.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French champion derived from Latin campiō derived from Proto-Germanic *kampijô.

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*kampijô

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