du·al Pronunciation: 'dü(-&)l also 'dyü-&l Function: adjective Etymology: Latin dualis, from duo two -- more at TWO 1 of grammatical number : denoting reference to two 2 a : consisting of two parts or elements or having two like parts : DOUBLE b : having a double character or nature
du·el Pronunciation: 'dü-&l also 'dyü- Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin duellum, from Old Latin, war 1 : a combat between two persons; specifically : a formal combat with weapons fought between two persons in the presence of witnesses 2 : a conflict between antagonistic persons, ideas, or forces; also : a hard-fought contest between two opponents
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you have angered me, prepare to dual. we shall meet at the usual location to determine who the real wizard master is. you bring the wind.
du·al
Pronunciation: 'dü(-&)l also 'dyü-&l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin dualis, from duo two -- more at TWO
1 of grammatical number : denoting reference to two
2 a : consisting of two parts or elements or having two like parts : DOUBLE b : having a double character or nature
du·el
Pronunciation: 'dü-&l also 'dyü-
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin duellum, from Old Latin, war
1 : a combat between two persons; specifically : a formal combat with weapons fought between two persons in the presence of witnesses
2 : a conflict between antagonistic persons, ideas, or forces; also : a hard-fought contest between two opponents
werd battles. rough.
I love Websters, but the full OED etymology would have truly rocked my grammarian world.
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