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Webster 1913 Edition
Duelist
Du′el-ist
,Noun.
[F.
duelliste
.] One who fights in single combat.
[Written also
duellist
.] A
duelist
. . . always values himself upon his courage, his sense of honor, his fidelity and friendship. Hume.
Webster 1828 Edition
Duelist
DUELIST
,Noun.
1.
One who fights in single combat.The duelist values his honor above the life of his antagonist, his own life, and the happiness of his family.
2.
One who professes to study the rules of honor.