single combat


noun

combat between two persons.

Origin of single combat

First recorded in 1600–10

Example sentences from the Web for single combat

  • In the territory there was a man called Alfin, who was a great champion and single-combat man.

    Erling the Bold |R.M. Ballantyne
  • In her territory there was a man called Alfvine, who was a great champion and single-combat man.

    Heimskringla |Snorri Sturlason