Indian–wrestle

verb In·di·an–wres·tle \ˈin-dē-ən-ˌre-səl, -ˌra-\

Definition of INDIAN-WRESTLE

intransitive verb

: to engage in Indian wrestling

back-formation from Indian wrestling

First Known Use: 1938

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