Words · Common
duel
/ˈduəl/ · 4 letters · 4 distinct letters
- noun
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
- 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