Definitions

1. noun

A duel, especially between two men of equal social standing, in which they fight with swords or pistols.

“The two nobles engaged in a duello over a disputed matter of honor.”

2. verb

To engage in a duel, especially as a form of settling a dispute or asserting one’s honor.

“The two men decided to duello over the matter of who was the better swordsman.”

3. noun

A dispute or rivalry between two people, especially in a context of competition or one-upmanship.

“The duello between the two companies for market share had been ongoing for years.”