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fistic

[ fis-tik ]

adjective

  1. of boxing; pugilistic:

    fistic heroes.



fistic

/ ˈfɪstɪk /

adjective

  1. of or relating to fisticuffs or boxing


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Word History and Origins

Origin of fistic1

First recorded in 1800–10; fist 1 + -ic

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Example Sentences

He first won a place in the hearts of the American people by discovering to them his wonderful fistic attainments.

He bawled out orders to his crew, emphasizing his commands with sundry fistic punctuations.

The immediate cause of his expulsion from school was a fistic encounter with a teacher.

Our stout-armed garcon took a position on our sleigh, and by a fistic argument succeeded in turning us aside.

Everybody seemed to be much concerned about the great fistic bout to take place in Carson City that day; the 17th of March.

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