Definition of "pugil" []

• As much as is taken up between the thumb and two first fingers. (noun)

Gnu Collaboartive International Dictionary of English: licensed under The Code Project Open License (CPOL)

• "The Bishop was prepared with the customary "pugil" or champion (who received 6s. 8d. per annum), though his services were not required."
• "Nuvision Action Images After warriors tried to knock him down with padded pugil sticks, Mr. Call sprinted across the finish line to win."
• "Cantor challenged Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to a pugil stick match in the stacks of Fort Knox."