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med⋅al⋅ist

[med-l-ist]
–noun
1. a person to whom a medal has been awarded.
2. (in a golf tournament) the player having the lowest score in a qualifying round scored by strokes.
3. a designer, engraver, or maker of medals.
Also, especially British, med⋅al⋅list.


Origin:
1965–70; < F médailliste < It medaglista. See medal, -ist
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med·al·ist   (měd'l-ĭst)   
n.  
  1. One who has received a medal.

  2. Sports The winner at medal play in a golf tournament.

  3. One who designs, makes, or collects medals.

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