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Meaning of monomachy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
məˈnɒməki

Definitions

A fight or other contest between two people or forces; a duel; single combat.

archaic

Examples

“He that shall observe […] so much emulation, envy, so many brawls, quarrels, monomachies, etc., may well require what is become of charity?”
“Wherefore we most heartily provoke, challenge, and defy your Lordship to the said combat and monomachy […]”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Monomak monomaleate monomane monomania monomaniac monomaniæ

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