English Explanatory Dictionary

take up the glove

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To accept a challenge or adopt a quarrel.

Word forms

take up the glove takes up the glove taking up the glove took up the glove taken up the glove

Etymology

In reference to the gauntlet traditionally thrown down and picked up to propose and accept a duel.

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