DUEL, n. [L.] 1. Single combat; a premeditated combat between two persons, for the purpose of deciding some private difference or quarrel. A sudden fight, not premeditated, is called a rencounter. A duel is fought with deadly weapons and with a purpose to take life.2. Any contention or contest.DUEL, v.i. To fight in single combat. DUEL, v.t. To attack or fight singly.
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