Where does “pugil” come from?
pugil (English) comes from Latin pugillus — Alternative form of pugillum; a handful, fistful.
pugil (English): As much as is taken up between the thumb and two...
Definitions
- As much as is taken up between the thumb and two...
Ancestry of “pugil”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | pugillus | Alternative form of pugillum; a handful, fistful |