dʒəˌlɪz 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
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) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —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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