Though both spellings are common for both meanings, Cedarwolf was
actually [more] correct.  He said "take up the gauntlet", not "run the
gauntlet".   Laying down the glove is one way of saying "I challenge you to
a duel", and taking up the glove means "I accept the challenge."

Since gauntlet is the better spelling for the glove, and gantlet is the
better spelling for the hazing or initiation procedure, Cedarwolf was
essentially right.

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