Indian-wrestle

[ in-dee-uhn-res-uhl ]

/ ˈɪn di ənˌrɛs əl /

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verb (used without object), In·di·an-wres·tled, In·di·an-wres·tling.

to engage in Indian wrestling: to Indian-wrestle for the city championship.

verb (used with object), In·di·an-wres·tled, In·di·an-wres·tling.

to contend with (another person) in Indian wrestling: to Indian-wrestle any and all challengers.

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Origin of Indian-wrestle

First recorded in 1935–40

In·di·an-wres·tler, noun

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