fisticuff

fisticuff

(ˈfɪstɪˌkʌf)

adj

of fisticuffs

vb

to fight or strike with the fists

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fist•i•cuff

(ˈfɪs tɪˌkʌf)

n.

1. a cuff or blow with the fist.

2. fisticuffs, combat with the fists.

[1595–1605; earlier fisty cuff]

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