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prize-fighter

[prahyz-fahyt]

prize·fight

[prahyz-fahyt]
noun
a contest between boxers for a prize, a sum of money, etc.; a professional boxing match.
Also, prize fight.


Origin:
1695–1705

prize·fight·er, noun
prize·fight·ing, noun
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Prize-fighter is always a great word to know.
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a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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