ring taw

noun

Marbles.

1. ringer.

ring taw

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of ring taw¹

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

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."

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

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