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   Champion , n. [F. champion, fr. LL.campio, of German origin; cf. OHG. chempho, chemphio, fighter, champf, G. kampf, contest; perh. influenced by L. campus field, taken in the sense of “field of battle.”]
   One who engages in any contest; especially one who in ancient times contended in single combat in behalf of another's honor or rights; or one who now acts or speaks in behalf of a person or a cause; a defender; an advocate; a hero.
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   A stouter champion never handled sword.
   Shak.
   
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   Champions of law and liberty.
   Fisher Ames.
   
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   One who by defeating all rivals, has obtained an acknowledged supremacy in any branch of athletics or game of skill, and is ready to contend with any rival; as, the champion of England.
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   ☞ Champion is used attributively in the sense of surpassing all competitors; overmastering; as, champion pugilist; champion chess player.
   Syn. -- Leader; chieftain; combatant; hero; warrior; defender; protector.
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   Champion, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Championed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Championing.] [Obs.]
   Shak.
   
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   To furnish with a champion; to attend or defend as champion; to support or maintain; to protect.
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   Championed or unchampioned, thou diest.
   Sir W. Scott.
   
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