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pugilism

[pyoo-juh-liz-uhm]

noun

the art or practice of fighting with the fists; boxing.

Origin:
1785–95; < Latin pugil boxer (akin to pugnus fist, pugnāre to fight; compare Greek pýx with the fist, pygmḗ boxing) + -ism

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pugilism (ˈpjuːdʒɪˌlɪzəm)

—n
	the art, practice, or profession of fighting with the fists; boxing

[C18: from Latin pugil a boxer; related to pugnus fist, pugna a fight]

'pugilist

—n

pugi'listic

—*adj*

pugi'listically

—*adv*

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