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Webster 1913 Edition

Pugilism

Pu′gil-ism

,
Noun.
[L.
pugil
a pugilist, boxer, akin to
pugnus
the fist. Cf.
Pugnacious
,
Fist
.]
The practice of boxing, or fighting with the fist.

Webster 1828 Edition

Pugilism

PU'GILISM

,
Noun.
[L. pugil, a champion or prize-fighter, from the Gr. id.; the fist; with the fist; to close or make fast; allied probably to pack, L.pango.]
The practice of boxing or fighting with the fist.

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