prizefightern.

Brit.

/ˈprʌɪzˌfʌɪtə/, U.S.

/ˈpraɪzˌfaɪdər/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: prize n.³, fighter n.

Etymology: Originally < prize n.³ + fighter n.; in later use associated with prize n.¹ Compare earlier prizer n.² and to fight a prize at prize n.³ 2c.

In earlier use: a person who fights a prize (prize n.³); a person who participates in a public boxing match or similar contest. In later use: spec. a professional boxer, esp. one who competes in prizefights. Also figurative.

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1682 W. Penn No Cross, No Crown (ed. 2) xix. 446 To a City that would establish the Gladiators or Prize-fighters, he said, That they ought first to overthrow the Altar of Mercy.

1699 E. Ward Walk to Islington 15 House-breakers and Padders, With Prize-Fighters, Sweetners, and such sort of Traders.

1753 T. Smollett Ferdinand Count Fathom I. xli. 40 The sword..he brandished over the chevalier's head, with the dexterity of an old prize-fighter.

1796 J. Morse Amer. Universal Geogr. (new ed.) II. 104 The encouragement given to prize-fighters and boxers.

1829 T. Carlyle in Foreign Rev. Jan. 435 Not that we would say Voltaire was a mere prize-fighter.

1861 Sat. Rev. 7 Dec. 587 He..had the wit and luck to bring over that bulky prizefighter to make a sensation in England.

1898 Times 28 Feb. 16/1 An amateur prizefighter, who went round the canteens and solicited subscriptions from amongst the least reputable clesses of the population.

1936 Sun (Baltimore) 16 Mar. 3/3 He insisted his occupation was manager of prizefighters, but the arresting detectives failed to recognize the pugilists he mentioned.

1994 D. Rushkoff Cyberia iii. x. 128 Nick makes his way to the dance floor like a prizefighter taking the ring.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	prizefighter
释义	prizefightern. Brit. /ˈprʌɪzˌfʌɪtə/, U.S. /ˈpraɪzˌfaɪdər/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: prize n.³, fighter n. Etymology: Originally < prize n.³ + fighter n.; in later use associated with prize n.¹ Compare earlier prizer n.² and to fight a prize at prize n.³ 2c. In earlier use: a person who fights a prize (prize n.³); a person who participates in a public boxing match or similar contest. In later use: spec. a professional boxer, esp. one who competes in prizefights. Also figurative. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > sport > types of sport or game > fighting sports > [noun] > prizefighter or professional fighter kempa700 cockera1275 prizera1616 prizefighter1682 kempery-mana1765 kempy1821 kemper1891 1682 W. Penn No Cross, No Crown (ed. 2) xix. 446 To a City that would establish the Gladiators or Prize-fighters, he said, That they ought first to overthrow the Altar of Mercy. 1699 E. Ward Walk to Islington 15 House-breakers and Padders, With Prize-Fighters, Sweetners, and such sort of Traders. 1753 T. Smollett Ferdinand Count Fathom I. xli. 40 The sword..he brandished over the chevalier's head, with the dexterity of an old prize-fighter. 1796 J. Morse Amer. Universal Geogr. (new ed.) II. 104 The encouragement given to prize-fighters and boxers. 1829 T. Carlyle in Foreign Rev. Jan. 435 Not that we would say Voltaire was a mere prize-fighter. 1861 Sat. Rev. 7 Dec. 587 He..had the wit and luck to bring over that bulky prizefighter to make a sensation in England. 1898 Times 28 Feb. 16/1 An amateur prizefighter, who went round the canteens and solicited subscriptions from amongst the least reputable clesses of the population. 1936 Sun (Baltimore) 16 Mar. 3/3 He insisted his occupation was manager of prizefighters, but the arresting detectives failed to recognize the pugilists he mentioned. 1994 D. Rushkoff Cyberia iii. x. 128 Nick makes his way to the dance floor like a prizefighter taking the ring. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1682
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