single combat

noun

1. combat between two persons.

Word History and Origins

Origin of single combat¹

First recorded in 1600–10

Example Sentences

Musk further instigated his fan base with another tweet that challenged Putin to a single combat duel.

From Salon

First, every single combat death in Iraq and Afghanistan has ripple effects here at home.

From Salon

Project Convergence reflects the need to rapidly merge a variety of assets — both in the air and on the ground — into a single combat element, the focus of the new training regime.

From Washington Times

Swordsfolk go toe-to-toe against one another in single combat, fighting for the honor of impressing the High King and his Court.

From Literature

“The fire...the bandits...I still cannot believe that you defeated Regibald du Burgh in single combat. You were smart to lure him up into that broken glass tower.”

From Literature

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