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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/tyrion2024 on 2024-10-19 03:00:44+00:00.

Original Title: TIL the “Petticoat Duel” between Lady Almeria Braddock & Mrs. Elphinstone occurred in 1792. Braddock reportedly claimed to be under 30 years old & took offense when Elphinstone said she was over 60. Both missed with their pistols, but Braddock won after wounding Elphinstone when they moved to swords