Boxer Definition
bŏksər
boxers
noun
boxers
One who fights with the fists as a sport.
American Heritage
One who boxes; pugilist; prizefighter; often, one skilled in the offensive and defensive tactics of boxing, as distinguished from a slugger.
Webster's New World
Webster's New World
One that packs items in boxes.
American Heritage
Any of a breed of medium-sized dog with a sturdy body and a smooth fawn or brindle coat.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Boxer
Approximate translation of Chinese (Mandarin) (yìhé) quán (righteous harmonious) fists, name of a secret political organization
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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Named Boxers by the west as their official title was "The Fist of Righteous Harmony." and their symbol was a clenched fist.
From Wiktionary
German from English boxer (from its pugnacious nature)
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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box + -er
From Wiktionary
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