Defn: A combat between two persons, fought with deadly weapons, by agreement. It usually arises from an injury done or an affront given by one to the other. Trial by duel (Old Law), a combat between two persons for proving a cause; trial by battel.
DUEL
Du"el, v. i. & t.
Defn: To fight in single combat. [Obs.]
DUELER
Du"el*er, n.
Defn: One who engages in a duel. [R.] [Written also dueller.] South.
DUELING
Du"el*ing, n.
Defn: e act or practice of fighting in single combat. Also adj.
[Written also duelling.]
DUELIST
Du"el*ist, n. Etym: [F. duelliste.]
Defn: One who fights in single combat. [Written also duellist.] A duelist . . . always values himself upon his courage, his sense of honor, his fidelity and friendship. Hume.
DUELO
Du*e"lo, n. Etym: [It. See Duel.]