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grass fight
grass fight n. Australian (now chiefly historical) a bare-knuckle fight with few or no restrictions or regulations. [Probably with reference to such fights taking place in informal, often outdoor settings rather than a boxing ring. Perhaps compare also grass v. 5b.]
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1904 Evening Tel. (Queensland) 28 July 2/5 This [challenge] was naturally followed by a grass fight, both men being willing.
1927 Gundagai (New S. Wales) Independent 14 July 1/2 Grass fights and reckless drinking helped to liven things up a bit.
1954 Newcastle Morning Herald 26 May 9/6 A lineman..participated in a grass fight..during the match.
2006 Townsville Bull. (Australia) (Nexis) 2 Sept. 43 [He] estimates he's had more than 300 grass fights of the bare knuckle variety.
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