kemper en · NOUN
Etymology
From 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”).
Meanings
- One who kemps, or strives, for superiority; a champion or knight-errant.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| kempers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |