English word victory comes from Latin vinco (I win, conquer.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| vinco | Latin (lat) | I win, conquer. |
| victor | Latin (lat) | Conqueror, vanquisher, victor Triumphant, conquering. |
| victoria | Latin (lat) | Victory. |
| victorie | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | Victory. |
| victory | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| victory | English (en) | (rare) To achieve a victory (countable) A winged figure representing victory, common in Roman official iconography. See Winged victory.. (countable) An instance of having won a competition or battle or succeeded in an effort.. (uncountable) The condition of having succeeded in a conflict or other effort. |