victor

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vic·tor / ˈviktər/ • n. 1. a person who defeats an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition. 2. a code word representing the letter V, used in radio communication.

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victor

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victor XIV. — AN. victo(u)r or L. victor, f. vict-, pp. stem of vincere conquer; see -OR1.

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