three-fisted

English

adj
Definitions
  • Having three components or parts.
  • Aggressive, energetic, enthusiastic, exuberant; two-fisted.
  • In three-fisted drinker: able to consume large quantities of liquor without ill effects; heavy (drinker); compare two-fisted drinker.

Etymology

Compound from English three + English fisted.

Origin

English

fisted

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