kemper
kemper · kempers
One who kemps, or strives, for superiorityOne who kemps, or strives, for superiority; a champion or knight-errant.
US/kˈɛmpɚ/
Meaning
1 sensesOne who kemps, or strives, for superiority; a champion or knight-errant.
Origin
From kemp (“to contend, struggle, compete”) + -er. Compare Middle Low German kemper, DutchFrom kemp (“to contend, struggle, compete”) + -er. Compare Middle Low German kemper, Dutch kamper, German Kämpfer, Danish kæmper. Compare also English kemp (“knight, warrior”), from Middle English kempe (“kemper, warrior”), from Old English cempa (“warrior, soldier”).
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