a person who participates in boxing; a breed of medium-sized dog with a square muzzle
from box + -er, first recorded 1742 for the fighter sense; dog breed named for its tendency to 'box' with front paws
The boxer dog got its name because it literally boxes with its front paws when playing or fighting - just like human boxers throw punches!
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