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单词 pugil
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Definition of pugil in English:

pugil

noun ˈpjuːdʒɪl
rare, historical, archaic
  • A small handful, or a large pinch, of something.

noun ˈpjuːdʒɪl
US Military
  • In full "pugil stick". A staff or pole with padded ends, used as a substitute for a rifle and bayonet in military training.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in George Baker (1540–1612), surgeon. From classical Latin pugillus handful from the same base as pugnus fist + -illus
1950s; earliest use found in Great Bend (Kansas) Daily Tribune. Probably from pugil-.

Definition of pugil in US English:

pugil

nounˈpjuːdʒɪl
rare, historical, archaic
  • A small handful, or a large pinch, of something.

nounˈpjuːdʒɪl
US Military
  • In full "pugil stick". A staff or pole with padded ends, used as a substitute for a rifle and bayonet in military training.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in George Baker (1540–1612), surgeon. From classical Latin pugillus handful from the same base as pugnus fist + -illus<br>1950s; earliest use found in Great Bend (Kansas) Daily Tribune. Probably from pugil-.

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