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conquest

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Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
conquest/ˈkɒŋkwest/

▶noun

1 the action of conquering.
■ a territory gained by conquering.

2 a person whose affection or favour has been won.

– origin ME: from OFr. conquest(e), based on L. conquirere (see conquer).

'conquest' also found in these Oxford entries:

Anglo-Norman French - Anglo-Saxon - Aztec - housecarl - Inca - lempira - occupy - subjugate

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