n. [ L. pugillus, pugillum, a handful, akin to pugnus the fist. ] As much as is taken up between the thumb and two first fingers. [ Obs. ] Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. pugil a pugilist, boxer, akin to pugnus the fist. Cf. Pugnacious, Fist. ] The practice of boxing, or fighting with the fist. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. pugil. ] One who fights with his fists; esp., a professional prize fighter; a boxer. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Of or pertaining to pugillism. [ 1913 Webster ]