pugilism en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪzəm/ weak vowel distinction
- /ˈpjuːdʒəlɪzəm/ weak vowel merger
Etymology
From Latin pugil (“fist”) + -ism, related to pugnus (“fist”), from Proto-Indo-European roots. Compare contemporary pugilist (“boxer”), 1790.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Fighting with fists.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pugilisms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |