trick-track

or tric·trac

[ trik-trak ]

noun

1. a variety of backgammon.

Word History and Origins

Origin of trick-track¹

First recorded in 1645–55, trick-track is from the French word trictrac; so called in imitation of the clicking sound made in moving the pieces

Example Sentences

Trick-track, trik′-trak, n. a form of backgammon in which pegs as well as pieces are used.

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