noun
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the art of duelling
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the code of rules for duelling
Etymology
Origin of duello
From Italian, dating back to 1580–90; duel
Example Sentences
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Cindy and Steve Duello had barely begun fulfilling their dream of retiring here.
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“It was only 1,200 square feet, but it was our mansion,” said Ms. Duello, 68.
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Ian left much of Fort Myers Beach a flattened, unrecognizable ruin, and the Duello house saturated with seawater.
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“It won’t return in our lifetime,” Ms. Duello said, through tears.
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He attempted to exercise his influence, as in fact the etiquette of the code duello required, to find a way out of the impasse.
From Literature
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