Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for PU'GIL-ISM
PU'GIL-ISM, n. [L. and Sp. pugil, a champion or prize-fighter, from the Gr. πυκτης, id.; πυγμη, the fist; πυξ, with the fist; πυκνοω, to close or make fast; allied probably to pack, L. pango. Class Bg.]
The practice of boxing or fighting with the fist.
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