monomachia Meaning, Definition & Usage

Mon`o*ma"chi*a, Mo*nom"a*chy noun (Also<

• Monomachia
• Monomachy

)

Etymology

L. monomachia, Gr. , fr. fighting in single combat; single, alone + to fight.

Definitions

1. A duel; single combat. "The duello or monomachia." Sir W. Scott.