noun
Kemper
noun
1
One who competes or struggles for superiority; a champion or fighter (archaic).
"The old ballad describes the kemper riding out to defend his village."
How to Use Kemper
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old word for a fighter or champion.
When to use it
Archaic; found mainly in older ballads and literature.
Word Forms
kempers plural
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Etymology
From kemp ("to contend or struggle") plus the suffix -er, related to German Kämpfer, meaning "fighter".