halma
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of halma
C19: from Greek halma leap, from hallesthai to leap
Example Sentences
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Among the more capable halma players is William, Griffith.
From Time Magazine Archive
Our dinner was again very pleasant, and we had more halma in the evening.
From Chateau and Country Life in France by Waddington, Mary Alsop King
Then on another evening we might encourage the men to play progressive games like draughts, halma, picture lotto, spillikins, ping-pong, and beggar-my-neighbour.
From Stand By! Naval Sketches and Stories by Dorling, H. Taprell (Henry Taprell)
Nor do I wish to depreciate chess and draughts, nor even halma, the poor relation of draughts and chess, nor dominoes, which we all love.
From Wings and the Child or, the Building of Magic Cities by Nesbit, E. (Edith)
I've come to be your legger, grandma," she announced, "and I'll read to you, or amuse you, or play dominos or halma with you, or anything you like.
From Cricket at the Seashore by Richards, Harriet Roosevelt
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