shovelboard

[ shuhv-uhl-bawrd, -bohrd ]

noun

1. the game of shuffleboard.

Word History and Origins

Origin of shovelboard¹

First recorded in 1525–35

Example Sentences

Stephen Hopkins was fined for allowing his servants to play shovelboard, but this did not happen till some time later than 1622.

From Project Gutenberg

To my mind shovelboard is innocent; I have permitted my men to play it.

From Project Gutenberg