Duelist

/ˈduːəlɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who duels or is skilled at dueling; someone, especially historically, who participated in formal armed combat between two people.

Etymology

From 'duel' plus the suffix '-ist' (from Greek '-istes'), which indicates someone who practices or specializes in an activity. This is a variation of 'dueler' with a more formal or specialized connotation.

Kelly Says

The word 'duelist' conjures images of swashbuckling swordsmen, but the reality was grimmer—most historical duels were tragic, often fought over insults or gambling debts, and ended with someone dead. Yet the romantic mythology of the skilled duelist has survived in literature and film for centuries.

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