WELTERWEIGHT


Meaning of WELTERWEIGHT in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' wel-t ə r- ˌ w ā t

Function: noun

Etymology: welter (prob. from 1 welt ) + weight

Date: circa 1892

: a boxer in a weight division having a maximum limit of 147 pounds ― compare LIGHTWEIGHT , MIDDLEWEIGHT

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