duelist
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of duelist
Example Sentences
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Cabras, who is Filipino, said she felt represented by one of the agents in particular: Neon, a blue- and yellow-haired duelist from the Philippines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2023
One need not be a pugilist like Teddy Roosevelt or duelist like Andrew Jackson to defend one’s honor.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 27, 2016
He also began earning a reputation as a womanizer and a duelist, in one instance fighting a Nazi sympathizer for the honor of his Jewish fraternity, according to the British author and journalist Nigel Farndale.
From New York Times ● Jan. 20, 2016
In fact, a duelist “fights not for gain from his adversary but to declare who or what he is.”
From Washington Post ● Jul. 8, 2015
He stared at Dulaq as the duelist backed away a few steps, then turned and walked quickly from the place.
From The Dueling Machine by Bova, Ben
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