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.” ]
A stouter champion never handled sword. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Champions of law and liberty. Fisher Ames. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ Champion is used attributively in the sense of surpassing all competitors; overmastering; as, champion pugilist; champion chess player.
v. t.
Championed or unchampioned, thou diest. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A female champion. Fairfax. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. State of being champion; leadership; supremacy. [ 1913 Webster ]