A member of a powerful Chinese organization which committed numerous outrages on Europeans and Christian converts in the uprising against foreigners in 1900
a breed of stocky medium-sized short-haired dog with a brindled coat and square-jawed muzzle developed in Germany someone who fights with his fists for sport a member of a nationalistic Chinese secret society that led an unsuccessful rebellion in 1900 against foreign interests in China
A boxer is someone who takes part in the sport of boxing. Smooth-haired breed of working dog named for its manner of "boxing" with its sturdy front paws when beginning to fight. Developed in Germany, it includes strains of bulldog and terrier in its heritage. Because of its reputation for courage, aggressiveness, and intelligence, it has been used in police work; it is also valued as a watchdog and companion. Trim and squarely built, it has a short, square muzzle; a black mask on its face; and a shiny, shorthaired coat of reddish brown or brindle. It stands 21-24 in. (53-61 cm) high and weighs 60-70 lbs (27-32 kg)
have been given as the Chinese name of the organization; why the members were called Boxers is uncertain
Various names, as "League of United Patriots" and "Great Knife [or Sword] Society," have been given as the Chinese name of the organization; why the members were called Boxers is uncertain