'Duel' definitions:

Definition of 'duel'

From: WordNet
noun
A prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor [syn: duel, affaire d'honneur]
noun
Any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups)
verb
Fight a duel, as over one's honor or a woman; "In the 19th century, men often dueled over small matters"

Definition of 'Duel'

From: GCIDE
  • Duel \Du"el\, n. [It. duello, fr. L. duellum, orig., a contest between two, which passed into the common form bellum war, fr. duo two: cf. F. duel. See Bellicose, Two, and cf. Duello.] 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. [1913 Webster]
  • Trial by duel (Old Law), a combat between two persons for proving a cause; trial by battel. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Duel'

From: GCIDE
  • Duel \Du"el\, v. i. & t. To fight in single combat. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'duel'

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