noun
Kemper
Kemper (noun) means one who competes or struggles for superiority; a champion or fighter (archaic). Example: “The old ballad describes the kemper riding out to defend his village.”
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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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- kempers
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Etymology
From kemp ("to contend or struggle") plus the suffix -er, related to German Kämpfer, meaning "fighter".
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What does “Kemper” mean?
The word “Kemper” means one who competes or struggles for superiority; a champion or fighter (archaic). In plain terms, an old word for a fighter or champion.
How do you use “Kemper” in a sentence?
Here is “Kemper” used in a sentence: “The old ballad describes the kemper riding out to defend his village.”
What part of speech is “Kemper”?
“Kemper” is a noun.
Where does the word “Kemper” come from?
The word “Kemper” comes from German. From kemp ("to contend or struggle") plus the suffix -er, related to German Kämpfer, meaning "fighter".
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