pŭgĭlor, ātus, 1 (in MSS. also written pŭgillor), v. dep. n. [pugil].
I To fight with the fist or cestus , to be a boxer , pugilist (post-class.), Ap. Deo Socr. p. 53, 33.—In act. form: pugiles pugilabant, Treb. Gall. 8.—*
II Transf., to strike with the feet , to kick : equus primoribus in me pugilatur unguibus, Ap. Met. 7, 16, 16.