Where does “medalist” come from?
medalist (English) comes from English medal, from Latin mediale — nominative neuter singular of mediālis;...
medalist (English): An engraver, designer or maker of medals; Someone...
Definitions
- An engraver, designer or maker of medals; Someone...
Ancestry of “medalist”, step by step
medalist traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English medal
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | medal | A stamped metal disc used as a personal ornament,... |
| 2 | Latin | mediale | nominative neuter singular of mediālis;... |
via French médailliste
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | médailliste | medal-maker |