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Webster 1913 Edition

Noun.

[L.

contendens

, p. pr.]

An antagonist; a contestant.

[Obs.]

In all notable changes and revolutions the

contendents

have been still made a prey to the third party.

L’Estrange.

Noun.

An antagonist or opposer.

contendent ‎(plural contendents)

(obsolete) An antagonist; a contestant.
- L'Estrange
  In all notable changes and revolutions the contendents have been still made a prey to the third party.

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