combattant

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English[edit]

Two lions combattant.

Etymology[edit]

From Middle English combattant, from Middle French combattant. Doublet of combatant.

Adjective[edit]

combattant (not comparable)

  1. (heraldry) In fighting position; said of two lions set face to face, each rampant.
    • 1892, Charles Boutell, Heraldry, Ancient and Modern: Including Boutell's Heraldry, page 81:
      VISCOUNT LORTON bears gu., two lions combattant, supporting a dexter hand.

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From combattre.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /kɔ̃.ba.tɑ̃/
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Participle[edit]

combattant

  1. present participle of combattre

Noun[edit]

combattant m (plural combattants, feminine combattante)

  1. combatant; fighter

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Etymology[edit]

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Noun[edit]

combattant m (plural combattants, feminine combattante)

  1. (Jersey) combatant