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victor

a winner

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Where does the word "victor" come from? It comes from Latin victor, and was adopted directly into English (1300s).

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Where does the word "victor" come from? It comes from Latin victor, and was adopted directly into English (1300s).

Victor’s story begins in Latin: victor meant “conqueror.” From 'vincere', to conquer. It reached English by 1300s as victor. 'to the victor go the spoils' dates from 1832. Today, victor means a winner.

  1. Stage 1 · Latin · ancient victor "conqueror", from 'vincere', to conquer.
  2. Stage 2 · English · 1300s victor "conqueror", 'to the victor go the spoils' dates from 1832.

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