Etymology

wrestling

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Today it means: A sport where two opponents attempt to subdue each other in bare-handed grappling using techniques of leverage, holding, and pressure points. Full definition →

Old English wræstlung
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  1. Old English · inherited fromwræstlung
  2. English todaywrestling

From late Old English wræstlung.

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