subs. (pugilistic).—A heavy blow upon the mouth: or, says Peter Corcoran, ‘a blow that tells.’ For synonyms, see DIG.
1827. REYNOLDS (‘Peter Corcoran’), Sonnet on The Fancy.
| I’ve left the Fives-Court rush,—the flash—the rally,— | |
| The noise of ‘Go it Jack,’—the stop—the blow,— | |
| The shout—the CHATTERING hit—the check—the sally. |
