pugilism
the art or practice of fighting with the fists; boxing.
Origin of pugilism
1Words Nearby pugilism
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How to use pugilism in a sentence
He challenges his audience by refusing to capitulate to them, and they love it—his self-loathing pugilism is a turn-on.
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A baronet scientifically skilled in pugilism, enjoyed no pleasure so much as giving gratuitous instructions in his favorite art.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; | VariousBut what a bold and vigorous aspect pugilism wore at that time!
Lavengro | George Borrow
Prolonged warfare had developed in his nature a trace of pugilism hitherto unsuspected by his nearest friend.
The Gentle Art of Cooking Wives | Elizabeth Strong WorthingtonThis is a story of amateur pugilism and chivalrous adventure, written by an author whose books on sport are well known.
Battles of English History | H. B. (Hereford Brooke) GeorgeThere his pugilism ended; they afterwards shook hands, and continued good friends.
Lives of the Engineers | Samuel Smiles
British Dictionary definitions for pugilism
/ (ˈpjuːdʒɪˌlɪzəm) /
the art, practice, or profession of fighting with the fists; boxing
Origin of pugilism
1Derived forms of pugilism
- pugilist, noun
- pugilistic, adjective
- pugilistically, adverb
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