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Light weight

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a prize fighter, boxer, wrestler, or jockey, who is below a standard medium weight. Cf. Feather weight, under Feather.

See also: Light



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She sat down on the bench near Madame and was telling of her search when presently a light weight dropped on her shoulder--Loulou
A Simple Soul by Flaubert, Gustave View in context
I withdrew myself gently from under the light weight of her head, from this unspeakable bliss and inconceivable misery, and had the absurd impression of leaving her suspended in the air.
The Arrow of Gold by Conrad, Joseph View in context
Mr Lillyvick was no light weight, and consequently when he fell upon Mr Snevellicci, Mr Snevellicci fell under the table.
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby by Dickens, Charles View in context
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