surmounter
surmounter · surmounters
One who, or that which, surmountsOne who, or that which, surmounts.
Meaning
1 sensesOne who, or that which, surmounts.
a. 1750', Aaron Hill, "Cleon to Lycidas" Giant surmounters of wit's loftiest Alps!
More definitions
- someone who overcomes and establishes ascendancy and control by force or persuasion
Origin
From surmount + -er.From surmount + -er.
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