Fighting or striking with bare hands, without gloves or weapons; using fists without protective gear.
Compound formed from 'bare' (uncovered) and 'fisted' (having fists), describing fighting without equipment.
Early boxing was 'barefisted'—fighters literally wore no gloves and suffered horrific injuries, making modern boxing's regulations seem incredibly civilized!
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