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Synonyms for duel

Grammar : Noun
Spell : doo-uh l, dyoo-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdu əl, ˈdyu-

Définition of duel

Origin :
  • 1590s (from late 13c. in Latin form), from Medieval Latin duellum "combat between two persons," by association with Latin duo "two," but originally from Latin duellum "war," an Old Latin form of bellum (see bellicose). Retained in poetic and archaic language and apparently given a special meaning in Medieval or Late Latin of "one-on-one combat" on fancied connection with duo "two."
  • noun fight
Example sentences :
  • We not only have no right to endanger another's life by a duel, but we have no right to endanger our own.
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
  • It was simply a question of days, this duel as to which should go off first.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • I remember that during the night preceding the duel I did not sleep a single moment.
  • Extract from : « A Hero of Our Time » by M. Y. Lermontov
  • The ledge was covered with fine sand, as if on purpose for a duel.
  • Extract from : « A Hero of Our Time » by M. Y. Lermontov
  • Meanwhile the duel between the Gneisenau and Inflexible had been going on.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various
  • In the winter, for being second in a duel, he was sent to the Bastille.
  • Extract from : « The Memoirs of Louis XIV., His Court and The Regency, Complete » by Duc de Saint-Simon
  • The count was spinning a pigeon English yarn of how he'd fought a duel with rapiers.
  • Extract from : « Cape Cod Stories » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • You remember the duel that was fought in consequence, Monsieur de Lesperon?
  • Extract from : « Bardelys the Magnificent » by Rafael Sabatini
  • If there were no way even now of avoiding this duel, at least it must remain secret.
  • Extract from : « The Snare » by Rafael Sabatini
  • But on his side also he entered upon the duel with all caution and wariness.
  • Extract from : « Bardelys the Magnificent » by Rafael Sabatini

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