Usually means: Duel to resolve disputes historically.
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▸ noun:  In Norse and Icelandic culture, a duel to the death.

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dueling, mortal combat, war to the knife, fight to the death, first blood, deathlock, gladiation, death throe, blood eagle, swordfight, more...

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dueling, mortal combat, war to the knife, fight to the death, first blood, deathlock, gladiation, death throe, blood eagle, swordfight, more...

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