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jacks
jacks [ jaks ]


noun 
Definition:
 
tossing game: a game involving picking up small metal or plastic pieces in sequence between bouncing or throwing and catching a ball ( takes a singular verb )

[Early 19th century. Shortening of jackstones]
Encarta® World English Dictionary [North American Edition] © & (P)2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Developed for Microsoft by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.
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