pugilist
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dʒə noun
a person who fights with the fists; a boxer, usually a professional.
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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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Pugilist
is always a great word to know.
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Word Origin & History
pugilist
1790, from L. pugil "boxer," related to pugnus "fist" (see pugnacious). Pugilation "fighting with fists," now obs., is recorded from 1656.
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Example sentences
The reluctant pugilist rises to fame, despite the efforts of a rival entrepreneur.
Yet so far she has proved to be no great shakes as a pugilist.
It's a game of skill and finesse that also indulges the pugilist in everyone.
But, it graphically characterizes the pugilist as to type.
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