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
Inside were the emerald and opal "halma" board and ruby and diamond pieces, and with them a slip of parchment with Daphne's handwriting.
From In Brief Authority by Anstey, F.
Will you have a game of halma with him this afternoon instead of me, and so set me free from my promise?”
From More About Peggy by Unknown
Wendy and Jess began a game of halma.
From A harum-scarum schoolgirl by Campbell, John
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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