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duel
noun
verb
Any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups)
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ˈdjuːəl
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noun
Any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups)
noun
A prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
verb
Fight a duel, as over one's honor or a woman
“In the 19th century, men often dueled over small matters”
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In the 19th century, men often dueled over small matters
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