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dipsydoodle

(42,239 posts) Wed Oct 30, 2013, 09:10 AM Oct 2013

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How did boxing get its name ?

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How did boxing get its name ? (Original Post) dipsydoodle Oct 2013 OP

'Box' is an archaic term for a sharp blow with the hand, usually to the head. Aristus Oct 2013 #1

Aristus

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1. 'Box' is an archaic term for a sharp blow with the hand, usually to the head.

Reply to dipsydoodle (Original post)

Wed Oct 30, 2013, 10:19 AM

Oct 2013

Ever read in old fairy tales about someone getting his ears 'boxed'?

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