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Tournament

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.

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Competition 76% connected

The act of seeking, or endeavoring to gain, what another is endeavoring to gain at the same time; common strife for the same objects; strife for supe…

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Contest 76% connected

To make a subject of dispute, contention, litigation, or emulation; to contend for; to call in question; to controvert; to oppose; to dispute.

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Open 76% connected

Free of access; not shut up; not closed; affording unobstructed ingress or egress; not impeding or preventing passage; not locked up or covered over;…

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Joust 70% connected

To engage in mock combat on horseback, as two knights in the lists; to tilt.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Tilt 70% connected

A covering overhead; especially, a tent.

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Tourney 92% connected

A tournament.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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