CONQUEST


Meaning of CONQUEST in English

■ noun

1》 the action of conquering.

↘a territory gained by conquering.

2》 a person whose affection or favour has been won.

Origin

ME: from OFr. ~(e) , based on L. conquirere (see conquer ).

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