fistical en · ADJ
Etymology
From fist + -ical.
Meanings
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Synonym of fistic.
[…] in the second round two blows from Mr. Cochrane having shown his fistical superiority, the dispute (by the testimony of two gentlemen who were present during the transaction) was at that time ended […]
1832, The Asiatic Journal, volume 9, page 111:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more fistical | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most fistical | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |