Medalist, n. [Cf. F. médailliste, It. medaglista.] [Written also medallist.][1913 Webster]
1. A person that is skilled or curious in medals; a collector of medals. Addison.[1913 Webster]
2. A designer of medals. Macaulay.[1913 Webster]
3. One who has gained a medal as the reward of merit; as, the gold medalist in downhill skiing.[1913 Webster]