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Esp. with reference to boxing: skilful technique, trained skill. Cf. noble science, n. 2, scienced, adj. 2. Now archaic and rare.
Boxing. Work done with the fists and gloves when boxing; skilful punching or sparring. Now also: those elements of boxing training which require…
(a) the making of rings as jewellery (rare); (b) skill in boxing or wrestling; (c) skill in the bull ring.