fives

[fahyvz]

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. a game resembling handball, played on a court having a front wall and two side walls.

fives

/ faɪvz /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) a ball game similar to squash but played with bats or the hands

Word History and Origins

Origin of fives¹

First recorded in 1630–40; five + -s ³