Difference between revisions of "Champion"
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| − | ''' | + | A '''champion''' is one that wins first place or first prize in a competition, or especially one who repeatedly wins first place or first prize in the same competition for many runnings of it. |
| + | A champion might ''also'' be one chosen to: | ||
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| + | # Defend another in a [[trial by combat]]. | ||
| + | # Represent one of two sides in an inconclusive battle situation, in [[single combat]]. | ||
| + | # Lead a group in rebellion. | ||
::''[[God]] will raise me up a champion'' Sir Walter Scott | ::''[[God]] will raise me up a champion'' Sir Walter Scott | ||
| + | Finally, a champion can be any person who make an extraordinary effort, especially if that effort makes a difference between the success or failure of an endeavor by any group of which he is a part, or even the life or death of another person. | ||
Synonyms: ''best, excellent'' | Synonyms: ''best, excellent'' | ||
Revision as of 02:47, November 19, 2007
A champion is one that wins first place or first prize in a competition, or especially one who repeatedly wins first place or first prize in the same competition for many runnings of it.
A champion might also be one chosen to:
- Defend another in a trial by combat.
- Represent one of two sides in an inconclusive battle situation, in single combat.
- Lead a group in rebellion.
- God will raise me up a champion Sir Walter Scott
Finally, a champion can be any person who make an extraordinary effort, especially if that effort makes a difference between the success or failure of an endeavor by any group of which he is a part, or even the life or death of another person.
Synonyms: best, excellent
Antonyms: poorest, worst