n. [ Gr. &unr_;. ] One who contends for the prize in public games. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
As a scholar, he [ Dr. Parr ] was brilliant, but he consumed his power in agonistic displays. De Quincey. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In an agonistic manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The science of athletic combats, or contests in public games. [ 1913 Webster ]