wrestler

noun

wres·​tler -s(ə)lə(r) 

plural -s

: one that wrestles

specifically : one that engages in the sport of wrestling

Word History

Etymology

Middle English wrestlere, wrastlere, from Old English wrǣstlere, from wrǣstlian to wrestle + -ere -er

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