War'rior, n.

noun

(wōr'yur, or wōr'rĭ-ur) (Synop., § 130), n. [O. Fr. guerrier, gerrier, N. Fr. guerrier, from guerre, gerre, werre, war; Pr. guerrier, guerrer, Sp. guerrero, Pg. guerreiro, It. guerriere, guerriero. See WAR and WARRAY.] A man engaged in war or military life; a soldier; a man noted for valor and prowess; a champion. “Warriors old with ordered spear and shield.” Milton.