DUELIST

dueler, dueller, duelist, duellist

(noun) a person who fights duels

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

duelist (plural duelists)

A person who fights a duel.

Synonyms

• dueler

Anagrams

• dilutes

Source: Wiktionary


Du"el*ist, n. Etym: [F. duelliste.]

Definition: One who fights in single combat. [Written also duellist.] A duelist . . . always values himself upon his courage, his sense of honor, his fidelity and friendship. Hume.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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