English Explanatory Dictionary

Queensberry rules

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A code of rules governing professional and amateur boxing, published in 1867 and endorsed by the ninth Marquess of Queensberry.

Word forms

Queensberry rules Queensbury Rules

Etymology

Queensberry + rule. Named after Scottish nobleman John Douglas, 9th Marquess of Queensberry

Synonyms

Marquess of Queensberry Rules Marquess of Queensbury rules Marquis of Queensberry rules Marquis of Queensbury Rules

Derived words

Queensberry Queensbury
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