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van·quish I. \ˈvaŋkwish, -ank-, -wēsh, esp in pres part -wəsh\ verb (-ed/-ing/-es) Etymology: Middle English venquissen, vainquisshen; venquissen from Middle French venquis, preterit of veintre to conquer, from Old French, from Latin vincere; Middle English vainquisshen from Middle French vainquiss-, stem of vainquir to conquer, from Old French vainkir, alteration of veintre — more at victor transitive verb 1. : to conquer or overcome in battle : win dominion over : subjugate 2. : to defeat (an antagonist) in a conflict or contest of any kind : emerge as victor over 3. : to gain mastery over (an emotion, passion, or temptation) : control, subdue intransitive verb : to be victorious Synonyms: see conquer II. noun (-es) Scotland : pine I 3 |