A disputant in a public controversy or debate.
A professional boxer.
A person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal.
To act aggressively toward others.
To fight as entertainment for others.
To debate or argue.
To compete in a public contest.
A man who defends a woman in debate etc. in an attempt to gain her favour.
An individual or corporation that intends to acquire another company in order to avert a hostile takeover.
Someone who unnecessarily defends someone else.
A mushroom of species Tricholoma album.
A hero, savior, or righteous individual.
To unnecessarily defend someone, especially in an attempt to gain favour.