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  1. 1. n. Originally, a swordplayer; hence, one who fought with weapons in public, either on the occasion of a funeral ceremony, or in the arena, for public amusement. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. One who engages in any fierce combat or controversy. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. (ancient Rome) a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat Source: wordnet
  4. 4. n. a professional boxer Source: wordnet
  5. 5. 1. Originally, a swordplayer; hence, one who fought with weapons in public, either on the occasion of a funeral ceremony, or in the arena, for public amusement. 2. One who engages in any fierce combat or controversy. Source: webster
  6. 6. Of or pertaining to gladiators, or to contests or combatants ingeneral. Source: adambom
  7. 7. n:100 n. (ancient Rome) a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat Source: ecdict

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