botherer n.
(prizfighting) any blow that seriously discomfits the recipient.
Pierce Egan’s Life in London 19 June 164/2: Sampson [...] planted two facers—rum ones—botherers—so much so that Burn staggered, turned round, and fell on his index. |
(prizfighting) any blow that seriously discomfits the recipient.
Pierce Egan’s Life in London 19 June 164/2: Sampson [...] planted two facers—rum ones—botherers—so much so that Burn staggered, turned round, and fell on his index. |