duel
noun(du-el)
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
Synonyms: affaire d'honneur,
duel
noun(du-el)
any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups)
duel
verb(du-el)
fight a duel, as over one's honor or a woman
Examples:
In the 19th century, men often dueled over small matters.