savate

sa·vate

a form of boxing in which stiff-legged kicks as well as punches may be used

Origin of savate

Fr, origin, originally , old shoe: see sabot

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noun

A form of boxing in which kicking as well as punching is permitted.

Origin of savate

French from Old French old shoe

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