warrior
[wawr-ee-er, wawr-yer, wor-ee-er, wor-yer]
noun
a person engaged or experienced in warfare; soldier.
a person who shows or has shown great vigor, courage, or aggressiveness, as in politics or athletics.
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Origin of warrior
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warrior
noun
Word Origin for warrior
C13: from Old Northern French werreieor, from werre war
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warrior
c.1300, from Old North French werreieor (Old French guerreor) "a warrior, one who wages war," from werreier "wage war," from werre (see war (n.)).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper