Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A second match or trial played by the same two sets of opponents.
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Examples
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The point is, the fight-fans is wild to see a return-match.
CHAPTER XIV 2010
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The point is, the fight-fans is wild to see a return-match.
Chapter 14 1913
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"England has grown a strange place, if I cannot get justice on this villain," thought I; and rode forward, planning a return-match and a sweet revenge.
The Splendid Spur Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch 1903
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"The Giant as does not know when he has had _enuf_, presents his compliments to Prince Ricardo; and I, having recovered from the effects of our little recent _rally_, will be happy to meet you in the old place for a return-match.
Prince Ricardo of Pantouflia being the adventures of Prince Prigio's son Andrew Lang 1878
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