duelist
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- noun
- /ˈdjuːə.lɪst/
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duelista
- He was known as a notorious duelist, having fought in many famous contests.
- duelists, rapiers in hand
Normally it was wood, but the the the forestock was made heavier to provide a better aim for the for the duelist.
- Normally it was wood, but the the the forestock was made heavier to provide a better aim for the for the duelist.
- So I will proudly be a duelist without people and cats.
- He's considered the greatest Saber combat like duelist.
Examples
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For two duelists armed with swords approaching each other from a dozen yards' distance, it makes little difference who unsheathes his weapon first.
Academic text (1996) -
The skilled duelist prepared carefully before facing his opponent at dawn.
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A true duelist would know what he must do!
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That's certainly the mark of a good duelist, Your Majesty, to be living.
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The duelist demands satisfaction.
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When the duelists saw the flashing red light and heard the roar at their feet, they stopped shooting and ran toward the opposite ends of the bridge.
Fiction book (1996) -
During the duel, each duelist followed the strict rules to ensure fairness.
Synonyms
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A person who fights someone with weapons to settle an argument
How Combative
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Morphology
Etymology
Duelist comes from duel, a word that once meant a 'fight' or small 'war'. So a duelist is someone who takes part in a formal fight, often with weapons, to settle a problem or defend their honor.