dueling pistol

A form of duelling pistol — a type of pistol that was manufactured in matching pairs to be used in a duel

Meanings

noundueling pistol (plural dueling pistols)

plural dueling pistols

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of duelling pistol.
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APA

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