single combat

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noun

combat between two persons.

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Origin of single combat

First recorded in 1600–10

Words nearby single combat

singing telegram, singingfish, single, single blind, single bond, single combat, single cream, single cut, single density, single entry, single father
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Words related to single combat

bout, shootout, joust, engagement, challenge, fencing

Example sentences from the Web for single combat

  • In the territory there was a man called Alfin, who was a great champion and single-combat man.

    Erling the Bold|R.M. Ballantyne

  • In her territory there was a man called Alfvine, who was a great champion and single-combat man.

    Heimskringla|Snorri Sturlason