About The Word Pugilism
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Pugilism
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What's The Definition Of Pugilism?
[n] fighting with the fists
Synonyms | Synonyms for Pugilism: boxing | fisticuffs Related Terms | Find terms related to Pugilism: See Also | bout | contact sport | fight | in-fighting | professional boxing | rope-a-dope | sparring Pugilism In Webster's Dictionary \Pu"gil*ism\, n. [L. pugil a pugilist, boxer, akin to
pugnus the fist. Cf. {Pugnacious}, {Fist}.]
The practice of boxing, or fighting with the fist.
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