a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor n
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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
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a rapid increase in number (especially a rapid increase in the number of deadly weapons)
