subs. (pugilistic).—The nose. For synonyms, see CONK.
1891. Sporting Life, 25 March. At the call of ‘Time’ ending in favour of Burford, Phillips being very weak, and his MEERSCHAUM beautifully painted. Ibid., 3 April. Determined left-handed exchanges, Macdonald standing over Harland, who made the most of the ring, but coloured Mac’s MEERSCHAUM in the last minute.
