[ad. Gr. ἀθλοθέτης, f. ἆθλο-ς contest, ἆθλο-ν prize + θέτης one who places. Cf. mod.F. athlothète.] The awarder of prizes, judge, or steward in the public games.
1850. Leitch, Müllers Anc. Art, § 425. A female flute-player before an athlothete.