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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, 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
  7. 7. 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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