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Webster 1913 Edition


Conqueror

Con′quer-or

(kŏṉ′kẽr-ẽr)
,
Noun.
[OF.
conquereor
, fr.
conquerre
,]
One who conquers.
The Conqueror
(Eng. Hist.)
.
William the Norman (1027-1067) who invaded England, defeated Harold in the battle of Hastings, and was crowned king, in 1066.

Webster 1828 Edition


Conqueror

CONQUEROR

,
Noun.
One who conquers; one who gains a victory; one who subdues and brings into subjection or possession, by force or by influence. The man who defeats his antagonist in combat is a conqueror, as is the general or admiral who defeats his enemy.