outduel

du·el

O o

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [doo-uh l, dyoo-]
- /ˈdu əl, ˈdyu-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [doo-uh l, dyoo-]
- /ˈdu əl, ˈdyu-/

Definitions of outduel word

noun outduel a prearranged combat between two persons, fought with deadly weapons according to an accepted code of procedure, especially to settle a private quarrel. 1
noun outduel any contest between two persons or parties. 1
noun outduel (transitive) To duel better than (someone else). 1
verb outduel to defeat in a duel 0

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Origin of outduel

First appearance:

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

1585-95; earlier duell < Medieval Latin duellum, Latin: earlier form of bellum war, probably maintained and given sense “duel” by association with Latin duo two

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Parts of speech for Outduel

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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outduel popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

outduel usage trend in Literature

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