/bok"seuhr/ , n.
1. a person who fights as a sport, usually with gloved fists, according to set rules; prize-fighter; pugilist.
2. one of a German breed of medium-sized, stocky, short-haired, pug-faced dogs having a brindled or tan coat with white markings.
3. a person or thing that packs items into boxes.
4. boxers . See boxer shorts .
[ 1735-45; BOX 2 + -ER 1 ]