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pugilism
[ pyoo-juh-liz-uhm ]
noun
- the art or practice of fighting with the fists; boxing.
pugilism
/ ˈpjuːdʒɪˌlɪzəm /
noun
- the art, practice, or profession of fighting with the fists; boxing
Derived Forms
- ˌpugiˈlistically, adverb
- ˈpugilist, noun
- ˌpugiˈlistic, adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of pugilism1
Example Sentences
He challenges his audience by refusing to capitulate to them, and they love it—his self-loathing pugilism is a turn-on.
GOProud had been a group known for its pugilism, not its donor development.
This pugilism is never more apparent than when the family is defending its own.
A baronet scientifically skilled in pugilism, enjoyed no pleasure so much as giving gratuitous instructions in his favorite art.
But what a bold and vigorous aspect pugilism wore at that time!
Prolonged warfare had developed in his nature a trace of pugilism hitherto unsuspected by his nearest friend.
This is a story of amateur pugilism and chivalrous adventure, written by an author whose books on sport are well known.
There his pugilism ended; they afterwards shook hands, and continued good friends.
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