01 n. A mock fight, or warlike game, formerly in great favor, in which a number of combatants were engaged, as an exhibition of their address and…
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A mock fight, or warlike game, formerly in great favor, in which a number of combatants were engaged, as an exhibition of their address and bravery; hence, figuratively, a real battle.“With cruel tournament the squadrons join.” — Milton.
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Any contest of skill in which there are many contestents for championship; as, a chess tournament.