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Definitions for: Pugilist [n] someone who fights with his fists for sport
Webster (1913) Definition: Pu"gil*ist, n. [L. pugil.]
One who fights with his fists; esp., a professional prize
fighter; a boxer.
Synonyms: boxer
See Also: bantamweight, battler, belligerent, combatant, cruiserweight, featherweight, fighter, flyweight, gladiator, heavyweight, junior featherweight, junior lightweight, junior middleweight, junior welterweight, light heavyweight, lightweight, middleweight, palooka, prizefighter, puncher, scrapper, slogger, slugger, sparring mate, sparring partner, stumblebum, welterweight
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