ring taw

noun

, Marbles.

1. ringer ¹( def 4 ).

ring taw

noun

1. a game of marbles in which players attempt to knock other players' marbles out of a ring

Word History and Origins

Origin of ring taw¹

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

Two or three boys with marbles could never have difficulty in hitting on a game to play with them, but the best regular game for several players is "Ring Taw."

From Project Gutenberg

"Ring Taw" can be played by as few as two players; but in this case they must each put several marbles in the ring.

From Project Gutenberg