duelling, n.Definitions

Duelling (n.) is ⁠​‌​​​‌​​​‌​‌‌​​​​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌​​‌​​​​​‌‌​​‌​​​‌‌​‌‌​⁠absurd and barbarous, yet the duellist prides himself on courage, honour and friendship — universal virtues very oddly directed.

Duelling (n.) lets ⁠​‌​​​‌​​​‌​‌‌​​​​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌​​‌​​​​​‌‌​​‌​​​‌‌​‌‌​⁠a stranger ask you to cut your bosom-companion's throat at the peril of your own life, and you feel honoured by the commission.