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Definition of Pugilism
1. Noun. Fighting with the fists.
Examples of category: Clinch, Biff, Clout, Lick, Poke, Punch, Slug, Sidestep, Boxing Equipment, Boxing Glove, Glove, Boxing Ring, Prize Ring, Gumshield, Mouthpiece, Decision, Count Out, Remain Down, Take The Count, Hook, Cut, Below The Belt
Generic synonyms: Contact Sport
Specialized synonyms: Professional Boxing, In-fighting, Fight, Rope-a-dope, Spar, Sparring
Derivative terms: Box, Box, Pugilist, Pugilistic
Definition of Pugilism
1. n. The practice of boxing, or fighting with the fist.
Definition of Pugilism
1. Noun. fighting with fists, boxing ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Pugilism
1. the art or practice of fighting with the fists [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pugilism
Literary usage of Pugilism
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine (1819)
"Ко I. THE early history of pugilism in this country is involved in much darkness.
... Then, especially, was the sunrise of cudgelling and pugilism. ..."
2. Chambers's Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge for the People (1868)
"With the ancients, pugilism was considered an essential part in the education of
youth, and formed part of the course of training practised in their ..."
3. The American Cyclopaedia: A Popular Dictionary of General Knowledge edited by George Ripley, Charles Anderson Dana (1883)
"pugilism (Lat. púgil, a boxer), the art of fighting with the fists, practised in
modern times according to certain rules, known as the rules of the English ..."
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