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ring taw

American  

noun

Marbles.
  1. ringer.


ring taw British  

noun

  1. a game of marbles in which players attempt to knock other players' marbles out of a ring

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Etymology

Origin of ring taw

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

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Two or three boys with marbles could never have difficulty in hitting on a game to play with them, but the best regular game for several players is "Ring Taw."

From Project Gutenberg

"Ring Taw" can be played by as few as two players; but in this case they must each put several marbles in the ring.

From Project Gutenberg