Combatant

Contending; disposed to contend. ( Her .) Applied to two beasts which, in a coat of arms, have their faces to each other, in an attitude of fighting. -n. One who combats; a fighter; a champion; a duellist. "Men become combatants for those opinions." - Locke. Com'bater, n. One who combats; a combatant. Combative, a. Disposed or inclined to combat; pugnacious. Combativene , n. ( Phren.) Disposition or propensity to fight or contend.