Queensberry rules

English

Alternative forms

  • Queensberry Rules, Queensbury Rules, Queensbury rules

Etymology

Queensberry +‎ rule. Named after Scottish nobleman John Douglas, 9th Marquess of Queensberry

Proper noun

Queensberry rules

  1. (sports, boxing) A code of rules governing professional and amateur boxing, published in 1867 and endorsed by the ninth Marquess of Queensberry.

Synonyms

  • Marquess of Queensberry Rules
  • Marquess of Queensberry rules
  • Marquess of Queensbury rules
  • Marquess of Queensbury Rules
  • Marquis of Queensberry rules
  • Marquis of Queensberry Rules
  • Marquis of Queensbury Rules
  • Marquis of Queensbury rules

Derived terms

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