what is pugilism
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Pugilism. pÅ«â²jil-izm, n. the art of boxing or fighting with the fists, esp. in the prize-ring.âns. PÅ«â²gil, a pinch; PÅ«â²gilist, one who fights with his fists.âadj. PÅ«gilistâ²ic. [L. pugil, a boxer.]