duelist

[ doo-uh-list, dyoo- ]
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noun
  1. a person who participates in a duel.

Origin of duelist

1
First recorded in 1585–95; duel + -ist
  • Also called du·el·er; especially British, du·el·ler.
  • Also especially British, du·el·list .

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