GLADIATOR


Meaning of GLADIATOR in English

noun Etymology: Latin, from gladius sword, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh cleddyf sword Date: 15th century a person engaged in a fight to the death as public entertainment for ancient Romans, a person engaging in a public fight or controversy, a trained fighter, ~ial adjective

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