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Chappion
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What's The Definition Of Chappion?Synonyms | Synonyms for Chappion: Related Terms | Find terms related to Chappion: See Also | Chappion In Webster's Dictionary \Chap"pi*on\, n. [F. champion, fr. LL. campio, of
German origin; cf. OHG. chempho, chemphio, fighter, champf,
G. kampf, contest; perh. influenced by L. campus field, taken
in the sense of ``field of battle.'']
1. One who engages in any contest; esp. one who in ancient
times contended in single combat in behalf of another's
honor or rights; or one who acts or speaks in behalf of a
person or a cause; a defender; an advocate; a hero.
A stouter champion never handled sword. --Shak.
Champions of law and liberty. --Fisher Ames.
2. One who by defeating all rivals, has obtained an
acknowledged supremacy in any branch of athetics or game
of skill, and is ready to contend with any rival; as, the
champion of England.
Note: Champion is used attributively in the sense of
surpassing all competitors; overmastering; as, champion
pugilist; champion chess player.
Syn: Leader; chieftain; combatant; hero; warrior; defender;
protector.
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