Etymology

victor

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Today it means: The winner in a fight or contest. Full definition →

Middle English victour ← Anglo-Norman victor ← Latin victor
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victor · noun1

  1. Latin · derived fromvictor“conqueror”
  2. Anglo-Norman · derived fromvictor
  3. Middle English · inherited fromvictour
  4. English todayvictor

Inherited from Middle English victour, victor, from Anglo-Norman victor, Latin victor (“conqueror”). Doublet of Victor.

Victor · noun, proper noun2

From a Late Latin personal name Victor, borne by several saints, from victor (“conqueror”). Doublet of victor.

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