See also: kampe, Kampe, kæmpe, and kämpe

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Etymology 1 edit

Modern (18th century) borrowing from Middle Low German kempe, from Old Saxon kempio. The revived word existed also in an Upper German form: Middle High German kempfe, from Old High German kempho. Cognate with German Kampf (fight).

Noun edit

Kämpe m (weak, genitive Kämpen, plural Kämpen)

  1. (chiefly literary) an experienced fighter (or activist); a warhorse
    Synonym: Haudegen
    Die alten Kämpen des palästinensischen Widerstands haben nur wenig Einfluss auf die radikalisierte Jugend.
    The old warhorses of the Palestinian resistance have but little influence on the radicalized youth.
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Etymology 2 edit

Noun edit

Kämpe

  1. nominative/accusative/genitive plural of Kamp