"boxerly" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more boxerly [comparative], most boxerly [superlative]
Etymology: From boxer + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|boxer|ly}} boxer + -ly Head templates: {{en-adj}} boxerly (comparative more boxerly, superlative most boxerly)
  1. Befitting or typical of a boxer. Categories (topical): Boxing
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