An experienced person who has been through many battles, someone who has given long service
English: veteran, old-timer, oldtimer, old hand, warhorse, old stager, stager
Less certain link between this word and this sense.
old-timer, old hand, old stager, oldtimer, stager
English: veteran, old-timer, oldtimer, old hand, warhorse, old stager, stager
Less certain link between this word and this sense.