Etymology

combattant

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Today it means: In fighting position; said of two lions set face to face, each rampant. Full definition →

Middle English combattant ← Middle French combattant
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  1. Middle French · derived fromcombattant
  2. Middle English · inherited fromcombattant
  3. English todaycombattant

From Middle English combattant, from Middle French combattant. Doublet of combatant.

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