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medalist
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. someone who has won a medal [syn: medallist ] (golf) the winner at medal play of a tournament [syn: medallist , medal winner ]
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1680s, "one skilled in medals," from medal (n.) + -ist . Meaning "medal-maker" is from 1756; that of "recipient of a medal" is from 1797.
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Medalist \Med"al*ist\, n. [Cf. F. m['e]dailliste, It. medaglista.] [Written also medallist .] A person that is skilled or curious in medals; a collector of medals. --Addison. A designer of medals. --Macaulay. One who has gained a medal as the reward ...
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
A medalist ( American English ) or medallist ( British English ) is an artist who designs medals , plaquettes , badges , coins and similar small works in relief in metal. Somewhat confusingly, "medalist/medallist" is also used in sport and other areas (but ...
Usage examples of medalist.
He was still eyeing me with an air of appraisal, as though I were a prime entrant in the Silver Medalist Round at the Shropshire Fat Pigs Show.
Not only did they win an unprecedented five gold medals, but one of those medalists, Sugar Ray Leonard, emerged as a bonafide superstar.
It played heavily upon Shasa Courtney's part in defending his Jewish friend, the bronze medalist sprinter, and when they finally got back to Cape Town, Shasa found himself a minor celebrity.
The famous young scientist, popularizer, lecturer, sportsman, yes, licensed spaceboat pilot and bronze medalist in the Saturnian Ring Run-all very well publicized-showman- Unfair?
The famous young scientist, popularizer, lecturer, sportsman, yes, licensed spaceboat pilot and bronze medalist in the Saturnian Ring Run—.
There was a burst of applause for the gold and bronze medalists when they passed, but the silver medalist was nowhere in sight.
She would be America's first woman gymnast gold medalist in history.
Pietro was no Olympic gold medalist, but Smythe's defense was complicated by the fact that he didn't want to injure his infuriated employer, or even allow him to injure himself.
Hayward, Gold Medalist of the Royal Geographical Society of London, who was cruelly murdered at Darkot July 18, 1870 on his journey to explore the Pamir Steppe.
Back in her day, the black woman had been an Olympic silver medalist for target shooting, and she was the second-best long distance shooter among the companions.
Those of you in gymnastics, wrestling, or fencing cannot just look at the record tapes and compare your performances with those of past gold and silver medalists.