GLADIATOR
Glad"i*a`tor, n. Etym: [L., fr. gladius sword. See Glaive.]
1. Originally, a swordplayer; hence, one who fought with weapons in public, either on the occasion of a funeral ceremony, or in the arena, for public amusement.
2. One who engages in any fierce combat or controversy.
GLADIATORIAL; GLADIATORIAN
Glad`i*a*to"ri*al, Glad`i*a*to"ri*an, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to gladiators, or to contests or combatants in general.
GLADIATORISM
Glad"i*a`tor*ism, n.
Defn: The art or practice of a gladiator.
GLADIATORSHIP
Glad"i*a`tor*ship, n.
Defn: Conduct, state, or art, of a gladiator.
GLADIATORY
Glad"i*a*to*ry, a. Etym: [L. gladiatorius.]