titlist en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Latin titulusbor. Old English titul Middle English title English title Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íd͏̌d͏̌ō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Hellenic *-tās Ancient Greek -τής (-tḗs) Ancient Greek -ῐστής (-ĭstḗs)bor. Latin -istader. Old French -istebor. Middle English -ist English -ist English titlist From title + -ist.
Meanings
- (US) The holder of a title in a competitive sport; a champion.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| titlists | Number=Plur | lexicographic |