medalist Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun someone who has won a medal
    medallist.
  2. noun (golf) the winner at medal play of a tournament
    medallist; medal winner.

WordNet

Med"al*ist noun
Etymology
Cf. F. médailliste, It. medaglista.
Definitions
  1. A person that is skilled or curious in medals; a collector of medals. Addison.
  2. A designer of medals. Macaulay.
  3. One who has gained a medal as the reward of merit.

Webster 1913