gobang

[ goh-bahng ]

noun

a Japanese game played on a go board with players alternating and attempting to be first to place five counters in a row.

Origin of gobang

1885–90; <Japanese, equivalent to gogo² + ban board (< Chin)

He has realized your ideas of a nineteenth century Goban Saor.
My New Curate | P.A. Sheehan
So the son began to walk fast, thinking that would do it, but the Goban sent him back home when he didn't understand what to do.
The Kiltartan History Book | Lady I. A. Gregory
But when the boy began to grow up he had no wit, and the Goban knew by that he was no son of his.
The Kiltartan History Book | Lady I. A. Gregory
And the Goban said then 'Make all strong below you, for the work is done,' and they went home.
The Kiltartan History Book | Lady I. A. Gregory
The anachronism committed in the instance of the Goban Saer was precisely of the same character!
The Round Towers of Ireland | Henry O'Brien

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