medalist, n. [Cf. F. médailliste, It. medaglista.].
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A person that is skilled or curious in medals; a collector of medals. Addison. [1913 Webster]
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A designer of medals. Macaulay. [1913 Webster]
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One who has gained a medal as the reward of merit; as, the gold medalist in downhill skiing. [1913 Webster]