1. (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 bravery; hence, figuratively, a real battle.

2. (n.) Any contest of skill in which there are many contestants for championship; as, a chess tournament.

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