pugilism

English

/ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪzəm/, /ˈpjuːdʒəlɪzəm/

noun
Definitions
  • Fighting with fists.

Etymology

Derived from Latin pugil (boxer, fist) root from Proto-Indo-European *pewǵ- (punch, prick, strike, stab).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*pewǵ-

Gloss

punch, prick, strike, stab

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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