Brawler

/ˈbrɔlər/ noun

Definition

A person who fights or quarrels often; someone who engages in brawls or rough physical confrontations.

Etymology

Formed by adding the agent suffix '-er' to 'brawl,' creating a noun that describes someone who performs the action of brawling.

Kelly Says

Historical records show that brawlers were so common in 16th-century taverns that they were almost a social category—local toughs who were infamous for starting fights and collecting scars like badges.

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