Noah Webster
Pugilism
PU'GILISM, noun [Latin pugil, a champion or prize-fighter, from the Gr. id.; the fist; with the fist; to close or make fast; allied probably to pack, Latin pango.]
The practice of boxing or fighting with the fist.
PU'GILISM, noun [Latin pugil, a champion or prize-fighter, from the Gr. id.; the fist; with the fist; to close or make fast; allied probably to pack, Latin pango.]
The practice of boxing or fighting with the fist.