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mano a mano (mä′nō ə mä′nō; Sp mä′nō̂ ä mä′nō̂)

adjective, adverb

  1. in or into direct, personal confrontation
  2. a duel or other confrontation between two individuals

Etymology: Sp, lit., hand to hand

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  6. ‹ Mannheim
  7. ‹ manners
  8. ‹ mannerly
  9. ‹ mannerless
  10. ‹ mannerism
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