I. ˈvaŋkwish, -ank-, -wēsh, esp in pres part -wəsh verb
( -ed/-ing/-es )
Etymology: Middle English venquissen, vainquisshen; venquissen from Middle French venquis, preterit of veintre to conquer, from Old French, from Latin vincere; Middle English vainquisshen from Middle French vainquiss-, stem of vainquir to conquer, from Old French vainkir, alteration of veintre — more at victor
transitive verb
1. : to conquer or overcome in battle : win dominion over : subjugate
2. : to defeat (an antagonist) in a conflict or contest of any kind : emerge as victor over
3. : to gain mastery over (an emotion, passion, or temptation) : control , subdue
intransitive verb
: to be victorious
Synonyms: see conquer
II. noun
( -es )
Scotland : pine I 3