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TOURNAMENT, TOURNEY

\tˈʊ͡ənəmənt], \tˈʊ‍ənəmənt], \t_ˈʊə_n_ə_m_ə_n_t]\

Definitions of TOURNAMENT, TOURNEY

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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A mock fight in which combatants, generally on horseback, fought to show their skill in arms, so called probably from the rapid turning of their horses.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

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