Word Word Word dot com

Thursday, December 08, 2005

welterweight
Pronunciation: 'wel-t&r-"wAt
Function: noun
Etymology: welter (probably from 1welt) + weight
: a boxer in a weight division having a maximum limit of 147 pounds
-- compare LIGHTWEIGHT, MIDDLEWEIGHT

flyweight
Pronunciation: -"wAt
Function: noun
: a boxer in a weight division having a maximum limit of 112 pounds
-- compare BANTAMWEIGHT

0 Comments:

Post a Comment

<< Home