Com‐pet″i‐tor (?), n. [L.: cf. F. compétiteur.] 1. One who seeks what another seeks, or claims what another claims; one who competes; a rival.
And can not brook competitors in love.
Shak.
2. An associate; a confederate.
Every hour more competitors
Flock to their aid, and still their power increaseth.
Shak.