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ring taw

noun

, Marbles.


ring taw

noun

  1. a game of marbles in which players attempt to knock other players' marbles out of a ring
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of ring taw1

First recorded in 1820–30
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Example Sentences

A few tried marbles, but there was scarcely light for the purpose, and ring-taw was quickly abandoned.

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

A number of little boys were playing a game of ring-taw in a corner of the yard.

Ring taw is a game requiring skill and judgment, and is a most excellent game.

Addy (Sheffield Glossary) says, “Ring-taw” is a marble marked with a red ring used in the game of marbles.

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