kempe
Middle English
/ˈkɛmp(ə)/, /ˈkɛmp(ə)/, /kɛmp/
noun
Definitions
- A fighter, battler, or soldier; one who wars.
- A spiritual soldier; a fighter of malice.
- (rare) A challenger or competitor; an entrant in a competition, especially one requiring physical might.
- (rare) A winner; one who succeeds in a competition.
- (rare) A person, especially one of large size.
Etymology
Inherited from Old English cempa (warrior, soldier, fighter, champion) inherited from *kampijō (combat soldier, fighter).
Origin
*kampijō
Gloss
combat soldier, fighter