Definitions for pugilism

pugilism pu·gi·lism

Spelling: [pyoo-juh-liz-uh m]
IPA: /ˈpyu dʒəˌlɪz əm/

Pugilism is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 176 anagrams from letters in pugilism (giilmpsu).

Definitions for pugilism

noun

  1. the art or practice of fighting with the fists; boxing.

Origin of pugilism

1785-95; Latin pugil boxer (akin to pugnus fist, pugnāre to fight; compare Greek pýx with the fist, pygmḗ boxing) + -ism

Examples for pugilism

Being challenged to a trial of pugilism by the King's son, he slew him.

GOProud had been a group known for its pugilism, not its donor development.

Heretofore, in America, pugilism has been made subservient to the common schools.

But enough of pugilism and of what, at best, is a doubtful tradition.

And she shrugged her shoulders to indicate the futility of young John's pugilism.

He would have dearly liked to watch the display of pugilism.

"Let there be no vulgar display of pugilism here," he said, sharply.

IT is not with pleasure that we approach this question, sacred to the pugilism of debate.

This pugilism is never more apparent than when the family is defending its own.

Unfortunately, this undisputed talent only existed in pugilism.

Word Value for pugilism
Scrable

13

Words with friends

18

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