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  1. 1. n. A combat between two persons, fought with deadly weapons, by agreement. It usually arises from an injury done or an affront given by one to the other. Source: opted
  2. 2. v. i. & t. To fight in single combat. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor Source: wordnet
  4. 4. n. any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups) Source: wordnet
  5. 5. v. fight a duel, as over one's honor or a woman Source: wordnet
  6. 6. A combat between two persons, fought with deadly weapons, by agreement. It usually arises from an injury done or an affront given by one to the other. Trial by duel (Old Law), a combat between two persons for proving a cause; trial by battel. To fight in single combat. [Obs.] Source: webster
  7. 7. A combat between two persons, fought with deadly weapons, byagreement. It usually arises from an injury done or an affront givenby one to the other. Trial by duel (Old Law), a combat between twopersons for proving a cause; trial by battel. Source: adambom
  8. 8. v:28/n:72 n. a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor n. any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups) v. fight a duel, as over one's honor or a woman Source: ecdict

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