champioun

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

    From Old French champiun, champion, from Medieval Latin campiō, from Proto-Germanic *kampijô. Doublet of kempe (“soldier”).

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /tʃampiˈuːn/, /tʃamˈpjuːn/, /tʃau̯mpiˈuːn/, /ˈtʃampjun/
    • (from Old Northern French) IPA(key): /kampiˈuːn/

    Noun

    champioun (plural champiouns)

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

    Descendants

    • English: champion (see there for further descendants)
    • Scots: champion

    References

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