Duelsome
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Inclined to duelling.
"He is, moreover, one of the most useful persons in society that can possibly be; for besides being incorrigibly duelsome on his own account, he is, for others, the most acute and peaceable counsellor in the world […]"
Example
More examples"He is, moreover, one of the most useful persons in society that can possibly be; for besides being incorrigibly duelsome on his own account, he is, for others, the most acute and peaceable counsellor in the world […]"
Etymology
From duel + -some.
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