walkist
/ˈwɔːkɪst/Sport. slang. Now historical
noun
An athlete who competes in walking matches; = walker.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Dubuque (Iowa) Daily Herald. From walk + -ist.
- the Good Book
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