parlor game

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noun

any game usually played indoors, especially in the living room or parlor, as a word game or a quiz, requiring little or no physical activity.

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advocate
to give up possession or occupancy of.
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Origin of parlor game

First recorded in 1890–95

Words nearby parlor game

parliamentary private secretary, parliamentary secretary, parliamentary system, parlor, parlor car, parlor game, parlor grand, parlor house, parlor palm, parlormaid, parlour
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