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Webster 1913 Edition
Victor
1.
The winner in a contest; one who gets the better of another in any struggle; esp., one who defeats an enemy in battle; a vanquisher; a conqueror; – often followed by
at
, rarely by of
. In love, the
They fly that wound, and they pursue that die.
victors
from the vanquished fly;They fly that wound, and they pursue that die.
Waller.
2.
A destroyer.
[R. & Poetic]
There,
And fame, this lord of useless thousands ends.
victor
of his health, of fortune, friends,And fame, this lord of useless thousands ends.
Pope.
Vic′tor
,Adj.
Victorious.
“The victor Greeks.” Pope.
Webster 1828 Edition
Victor
VIC'TOR
,Noun.
1.
One who conquers in war; a vanquisher; one who defeats an enemy in battle. Victor differs from conqueror. We apply conqueror to one who subdues countries, kingdoms or nations; as, Alexander was the conqueror of Asia or India, or of many nations, or of the world. In such phrases, we cannot substitute victor. But we use victor, when we speak of one who overcomes a particular enemy, or in a particular battle; as, Cesar was victor at Pharsalia. The duke of Wellington was victor at Waterloo. Victor then is not followed by the possessive case; for we do not say, Alexander was the victor of Darius, though we say, he was victor at Arbela.2.
One who vanquishes another in private combat or contest; as a victor in the Olympic games.3.
One who wins, or gains the advantage.In love, the victors from the vanquish'd fly;
They fly that wound, and they pursue that die.
4.
Master; lord.These, victor of his health, his fortune, friends. [Not usual nor legitimate.]
Definition 2024
Víctor
Víctor
Portuguese
Proper noun
Víctor m
- A male given name, equivalent to English Victor; Alternative form of Vítor