Medalist
Pronunciation : Med"al*ist
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. m?dailliste, It. medaglista.] [Written also medallist.]
Definition : 1. A person that is skilled or curious in medals; a collector of medals. Addison.
2. A designer of medals. Macaulay.
3. One who has gained a medal as the reward of merit.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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