Associations to the word «Medalist»

Wiktionary

MEDALIST, noun. One who has received a medal; one who has medalled.
MEDALIST, noun. An engraver, designer or collector of medals.

Dictionary definition

MEDALIST, noun. Someone who has won a medal.
MEDALIST, noun. (golf) the winner at medal play of a tournament.

Wise words

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