CARTEL

n. v.

3 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
n.

An agreement between belligerents for the exchange of prisoners. Wilhelm.

2.
n.

A letter of defiance or challenge; a challenge to single combat. [Obs.] He is cowed at the very idea of a cartel., Sir W. Scott. Cartel, or Cartel ship, a ship employed in the exchange of prisoners, or in carrying propositions to an enemy; a ship beating a flag of truce and privileged from capture.

3.
v.

To defy or challenge. [Obs.] You shall cartel him. B. Jonson.

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